BI Awareness Social Media Toolkit
Interested in sharing about brain injury but not sure how to start?
The Brain Injury Association of North Carolina is here to help! Feel free to download these graphics to share on your social media - Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Twitter, etc. Be sure to tag us in your posts so we can see how you use the images! Here are some hashtags you might use with your post:
#BrainInjuryAwareness
#BIANC @BIANorthCarolina
#ChangeYourMind
#ProtectYourBrain
#BrainInjury
#BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth
#NotAloneinBrainInjury
#TreatYourBrain
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March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
Here are some general posts about March being Brain Injury Awareness Month! You can add facts, resources, connect people to the Brain Injury Association of North Carolina, or a local news story/event!
Text examples from BIAA:
- March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Help raise awareness about brain injury by spreading the word in your community. Send a letter to the editor, post awareness flyers, and ask your local or state representatives to recognize March as Brain Injury Awareness Month. Visit www.bianc.net for resources. @BIANorthCarolina
#BrainInjuryAwareness #BIANC #ChangeYourMind #ProtectYourBrain #BrainInjury #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #NotAloneinBrainInjury #TreatYourBrain
- More than 5.3 million Americans are living with brain injury-related disabilities at a cost of more than $76 billion annually. Help us spread the word. Join the #ChangeYourMind campaign during Brain Injury Awareness Month. Visit www.bianc.net for resources. @BIANorthCarolina
#BrainInjuryAwareness #BIANC #ChangeYourMind #ProtectYourBrain #BrainInjury #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #NotAloneinBrainInjury #TreatYourBrain
- Research, treatment, and support speed recovery for the 5.3 million Americans who sustain brain injuries each year. The Brain Injury Association of North Carolina is here to assist individuals and families who experience the life-changing, sometimes devastating, effects of brain injury. Visit www.bianc.net for resources. @BIANorthCarolina
#BrainInjuryAwareness #BIANC #ChangeYourMind #ProtectYourBrain #BrainInjury #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #NotAloneinBrainInjury #TreatYourBrain
- 5.3 million people living with brain injuries want the same things we all want: a good job, someone to love, a nice home, and fun in their lives. They want to be defined by who they are as people, not by their injuries. You can help – share information and experiences for Brain Injury Awareness Month this March. Visit www.bianc.net for resources. @BIANorthCarolina
#BrainInjuryAwareness #BIANC #ChangeYourMind #ProtectYourBrain #BrainInjury #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #NotAloneinBrainInjury #TreatYourBrain
Did You Know?
"Did You Know" targets specific populations to help make the public aware the connection between them and brain injury. These can be connected to certain organization, websites, resources, or other information! Have an idea or statistic for another group? Let us know!
Adults & TBI
Military & Service Members
Older Adults & Falls
Concussions
Opioid & Substance Misuse
Homelessness
Children & TBI
Criminal Justice
Domestic Violence
Text examples:
- Military - Did you know that there are over 413,858 active service men and women that have been diagnosed with TBI worldwide from 2000-2019? There are long-term changes that can impact housing, keeping a job, and maintaining relationships. Visit www.bianc.net for resources. @BIANorthCarolina
#BrainInjuryAwareness #BIANC #ChangeYourMind #ProtectYourBrain #BrainInjury #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #NotAloneinBrainInjury #TreatYourBrain #didyouknow
- Children - Did you know that over 837,000 of health events (emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and deaths) occur each year among children, age 17 or younger? You can help prevent injury by wearing helmets & seatbelts as a start. Visit www.bianc.net for resources. @BIANorthCarolina
#BrainInjuryAwareness #BIANC #ChangeYourMind #ProtectYourBrain #BrainInjury #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #NotAloneinBrainInjury #TreatYourBrain #didyouknow
- Concussion - Did you know that over 75% of traumatic brain injuries are mild (often called concussions)? This doesn't mean the effects are mild, but rather that it can be harder to detect despite sometimes lasting changes. Visit www.bianc.net for resources. @BIANorthCarolina
#BrainInjuryAwareness #BIANC #ChangeYourMind #ProtectYourBrain #BrainInjury #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #NotAloneinBrainInjury #TreatYourBrain #didyouknow
- Older adults - Did you know that Falls are the leading cause of brain injury, with particularly dangerous consequences in adults older than 65? Prevent falls with home modification, strengthening exercises, proper footwear, connecting with medical professionals, and appropriate nutrition/hydration. Visit www.bianc.net for resources. @BIANorthCarolina #BrainInjuryAwareness #BIANC #ChangeYourMind #ProtectYourBrain #BrainInjury #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #NotAloneinBrainInjury #TreatYourBrain #didyouknow
- TBI - Did you know that about 2.87 million TBI-related emergency department (ED) visits, hospitalizations, and deaths occur each year in the US? Visit www.bianc.net for resources. @BIANorthCarolina
#BrainInjuryAwareness #BIANC #ChangeYourMind #ProtectYourBrain #BrainInjury #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #NotAloneinBrainInjury #TreatYourBrain #didyouknow
- Intimate Partner Violence - In a recent study, researchers found that 81% of women who have been abused at the hands of their partners and seek help have suffered a head injury. Visit www.bianc.net for resources. @BIANorthCarolina
#BrainInjuryAwareness #BIANC #ChangeYourMind #ProtectYourBrain #BrainInjury #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #NotAloneinBrainInjury #TreatYourBrain #didyouknow
- Criminal Justice - Did you know that individuals who are incarcerated with brain injuries have a greater risk of mental health disorders, are more likely to misuse substances, have a greater risk of suicidal ideation & attempts, a 50% higher rate of recidivism, lower treatment completion rates, and higher rates of disciplinary incidents. Visit www.bianc.net for resources. @BIANorthCarolina
#BrainInjuryAwareness #BIANC #ChangeYourMind #ProtectYourBrain #BrainInjury #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #NotAloneinBrainInjury #TreatYourBrain #didyouknow
- Substance Use & Opioids - Did you know Toxic Brain Injury can occur from prolonged substance misuse and those who overdose without dying? When oxygen is disrupted to the brain, receiving not enough or none at all, it can cause long-term damage. Visit www.bianc.net for resources. @BIANorthCarolina
#BrainInjuryAwareness #BIANC #ChangeYourMind #ProtectYourBrain #BrainInjury #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #NotAloneinBrainInjury #TreatYourBrain #didyouknow
- Homelessness/Economic Instability - People experiencing homelessness are approximately 10 times more likely to experience moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries than people in the general population who have secure housing, according to a study. Visit www.bianc.net for resources. @BIANorthCarolina
#BrainInjuryAwareness #BIANC #ChangeYourMind #ProtectYourBrain #BrainInjury #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #NotAloneinBrainInjury #TreatYourBrain #didyouknow
Common Questions
A lot of people may have questions about what a brain injury is, what makes it different, and what kind of progress can be made by individuals. Here with "Common Questions" you can start conversation or ask your followers what other common questions they get or have related to brain injury!
Acquired BI
Rehab & Progress
TBI
Types of TBI
Text examples:
- A Traumatic Brain Injury (or TBI) is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a TBI. Visit www.bianc.net for resources. @BIANorthCarolina #BrainInjuryAwareness #BIANC #ChangeYourMind #ProtectYourBrain #BrainInjury #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #NotAloneinBrainInjury #TreatYourBrain #commonquestions
- The severity of a TBI may range from “mild” (i.e., a brief change in mental status or consciousness) to “severe” (i.e., an extended period of unconsciousness or memory loss after the injury). Visit www.bianc.net for resources. @BIANorthCarolina
#BrainInjuryAwareness #BIANC #ChangeYourMind #ProtectYourBrain #BrainInjury #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #NotAloneinBrainInjury #TreatYourBrain #commonquestions
- A traumatic brain injury (caused by an external source) is a type of acquired brain injury (or ABI). Non-traumatic sustained injuries (caused internally) might include tumors, aneurysms, strokes, or loss of oxygen (anoxia). Visit www.bianc.net for resources. @BIANorthCarolina
#BrainInjuryAwareness #BIANC #ChangeYourMind #ProtectYourBrain #BrainInjury #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #NotAloneinBrainInjury #TreatYourBrain #commonquestions
- Every person and their situation is different, but many can make significant gains related to a brain injury. Some re-learn to walk, talk, eat, manage a house, or thrive in a community or working setting. Remember, don't count anyone out when it comes to their goals! Provide supports, empower whenever possible, and act "with" the person instead of "for" them. Visit www.bianc.net for resources. @BIANorthCarolina
#BrainInjuryAwareness #BIANC #ChangeYourMind #ProtectYourBrain #BrainInjury #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #NotAloneinBrainInjury #TreatYourBrain #commonquestions
Wellness
Wellness is key whether you have a brain injury or not. The Brain Injury Association of North Carolina strives to facilitate wellness in all areas for prevent brain injury and encourage a full, connected community life after injury.
Social Connection
Physical health
Nutrition
Mental Health
Text examples:
- Mental Health - Remember this Brain Injury Awareness Month, that Mental Health is Health. Take care of and take time for yourself, talk to someone else, connect with a group, and know that you are not alone. Visit www.bianc.net for wellness resources. @BIANorthCarolina #BrainInjuryAwareness #BIANC #ChangeYourMind #ProtectYourBrain #BrainInjury #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #NotAloneinBrainInjury #TreatYourBrain #wellness
- Physical Health - Remember this Brain Injury Awareness Month, that Physical Health affects everything. Visit a gym, go for a walk, take a yoga class, or find ways to exercise in your home, customizing a workout or scaling it to your needs. Visit www.bianc.net for wellness resources. @BIANorthCarolina #BrainInjuryAwareness #BIANC #ChangeYourMind #ProtectYourBrain #BrainInjury #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #NotAloneinBrainInjury #TreatYourBrain #wellness
- Nutrition - Remember this Brain Injury Awareness Month, that Nutrition is the start to wellness. Be smart about what you eat and drink since it can impact your mental and physical well-being. Visit www.bianc.net for wellness resources. @BIANorthCarolina #BrainInjuryAwareness #BIANC #ChangeYourMind #ProtectYourBrain #BrainInjury #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #NotAloneinBrainInjury #TreatYourBrain #wellness
- Social Health - Remember this Brain Injury Awareness Month, that Social connection is a solution to isolation. Join a group in your community or online to shift your feelings of help to ones of hope. Visit www.bianc.net for wellness resources. @BIANorthCarolina #BrainInjuryAwareness #BIANC #ChangeYourMind #ProtectYourBrain #BrainInjury #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #NotAloneinBrainInjury #TreatYourBrain #wellness
Motivational Quotes
Inspirational quotes are typically widely shared because they can be interpreted in the eye of the reader! Each one of these and more can be attributed to rehabilitation, progress, opportunity, and accomplishment after brain injury. It can be easy to give in to the challenges, but maybe with the right attitude and a couple of mantras (words or phrases to repeat to oneself or others to motivate or inspire).
