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Resources

Recovery following brain injury, stroke, or nervous system disruption often involves medical care, rehabilitation, education, and supportive resources. The organizations and materials below provide reliable, evidence-informed information for individuals, families, caregivers, and professionals.

Start Here After Brain Injury or Stroke

If you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms following brain injury, concussion, stroke, or neurological illness, these organizations provide clear and evidence-informed starting points.

Brain Injury Association of America
https://www.biausa.org
Education, recovery expectations, and family guidance following brain injury.

Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC)
https://msktc.org/tbi
Excellent recovery fact sheets addressing fatigue, attention changes, memory concerns, and adjustment following injury.

American Stroke Association
https://www.stroke.org
Stroke recovery education and caregiver support resources.

Understanding Symptoms After Brain Injury

Many individuals experience symptoms that are real, common, and treatable during neurological recovery.

Common areas include:

  • Cognitive fatigue

  • Headache or migraine

  • Light and sound sensitivity

  • Dizziness or balance difficulty

  • Emotional regulation changes

  • Autonomic nervous system symptoms

Helpful education:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Traumatic Brain Injury
https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury

Shepherd Center — Brain Injury Education
https://www.shepherd.org/patient-programs/brain-injury

Dysautonomia & Nervous System Regulation

Autonomic nervous system disruption may occur following brain injury, viral illness, or neurological stress.

Dysautonomia International
https://www.dysautonomiainternational.org

National Dysautonomia Research Foundation
http://www.ndrf.org

**Cleveland Clinic — Dysautonomia Overview
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/6004-dysautonomia

Cognitive Rehabilitation & Neuropsychology

Understanding cognitive recovery and rehabilitation approaches:

American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM)
https://acrm.org

American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology
https://theaacn.org

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
https://www.ninds.nih.gov

Caregiver & Family Support

Recovery affects the entire family system.

Family Caregiver Alliance
https://www.caregiver.org

ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center
https://archrespite.org

Nevada Community Resources

Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
https://dhhs.nv.gov

Nevada Brain Injury Advisory Council
https://dpbh.nv.gov

Professional Resources

For healthcare providers and referring professionals:

American Psychological Association
https://www.apa.org

National Academy of Neuropsychology
https://nanonline.org

Crisis Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text: 988
https://988lifeline.org

Educational Disclaimer

The resources listed above are provided for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for individualized medical or psychological care. Individuals experiencing new or worsening neurological symptoms should consult their medical provider or seek emergency care.