Week 12 Post 1: Prevention

 Personal Decisions: 

1. Follow concussion protocol 

- In the case of a concussion or head injury, know what to do to nurse your head and brain back to health as best you can. 

 

2. Protect your head 

- Wear helmets 

- Make personal decisions about sports, military careers, etc. (knowing the risks of CTE) 

 

Spreading the word: 

1. KNOW ABOUT CTE—DEFINITION, SYMPTOMS, ETC. 

In order to... 

- Recognize signs

- Seek medical help for symptoms (depression, dementia, etc.) 

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 2. Contribute to research and raising awareness 

- Donate brains 

- Follow research and companies (Concussion Legacy Foundation, Mayo Clinic, etc.) 

- Give contributions (money, stories, etc.)