Concussion Awareness

Follow this link to read Jared's full story. 

https://concussionandcte.org/personal-stories/legacy-stories/losing-jared-mothers-mission-wake-tragedy/

Jared Crippen was a student, athlete, surfer, friend, teammate, and son. Jared suffered a concussion on March 14, 2019. This concussin resulted in an extreme sensitivity to light and over the next 5 weeks Jared began showing uncharacteristic behavior. Two weeks after his concussion Jared was back on the lacrosse field but his mother, Laura, noticed changes in his playing style and personality. On the morning of April 23, 2019 Jared took his own life. In the weeks to follow, Laura gathered countless information. She learned about the depth of emotional symptoms, post-concussion syndrome, and return to play protocols. Her research brought her to connect Jared's odd behavior in his last few weeks to his concussion. Laura hopes Jared's story can spread awareness and educate people. 

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a forceful movement of the brain against the skull. Common causes include a bump, blow, or jolt of the head or body. 
Symptoms and signs of a concussion include: headache, nausea, dizziness, blurred or double vision, vomitting, confusion, amnesia, balance issues, shaking of head, inappropriate crying/laughing, loss of consciousness. 
For more information on concussions and symptoms please view this link; https://concussionandcte.org/concussion-resources/what-is-concussion/

Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS), also known sometimes as Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms (PCCS), is the continuation of symptoms past the recovery window. It is normally diagnosed when symptoms persist for 1-3 months or longer. 

post-concussion syndrome.pdf

https://www.cognitivefxusa.com/blog/post-concussion-syndrome-and-post-concussion-symptoms-pcs

Second Impact Syndrome is when there is a second hit to the head before a full recovery from a concussion is made. Becuase of the risk of second impact syndrome, there are strict concussion protoclos in place.

second impact syndrome.pdf

https://stcharleshealthcare.org/services/center-orthopedics-and-neurosurgery/concussion-center/second-impact-syndrome

Return To Play protocols are vital to protetcing athletes from returning too soon and exposing themselves to more risk. 

return to play.pd

https://www.swaymedical.com/articles/concussion-return-to-play-protocol

https://seaviewortho.com/sports-medicine-orthopedics/concussion/

https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/services/neurosciences/brain-trauma-and-concussions

https://www.neurorehabnj.net/

https://www.rwjbh.org/our-locations/?servicelines=26

https://www.theuntoldfoundation.org/

The UNTOLD Foundation started in the weeks following the Thomas family's loss of their son. Willy Alexander "Zander" Thomas was only 17 years old when he took his life. 

https://www.theuntoldfoundation.org/support

https://www.theuntoldfoundation.org/education

Post-Concussion Syndrome- https://youtu.be/wdUd-8sKdGg?si=XVkd8TUkb4WR281z

Concussion Diagnosis- https://youtu.be/CAQ2MKSo9eg?si=Drqb2nCmXDWTqkVg

Returning Too Soon- https://youtu.be/gSgZaAtWubk?si=pKQWuD_C2ND5Apkk

Concussion Culture- https://youtu.be/7hOFAQrxcUE?si=f5M54MEDNpr9_Dny

Rowan Stringer- https://ophea.net/rowans-law-day-toolkit-schools/about-rowans-law/about-rowan-stringer

Call 988 
You are not alone. 
Help is available.