March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month
What is a Head Injury?A head injury is when there is a change to how your brain normally works due to a bump, blow or jolt to your head. Head injuries are also a result of the brain not getting the oxygen or blood it needs, like when someone chokes you or does something that disrupts your breathing. Sometimes the change is temporary and sometimes it is long-lasting.
How are Head Injuries Related to Domestic Violence?Abusers target a person’s head, neck, or face more than anywhere else on the body. Head injuries may occur if your partner:
How are Head Injuries Related to Domestic Violence?Abusers target a person’s head, neck, or face more than anywhere else on the body. Head injuries may occur if your partner:
- Hits you in the face or head
- Puts their hands around your neck or tries to choke or strangle you
- Makes you fall and hit your head
- Shakes you severely
- Has done something that made you pass out, lose consciousness, or have trouble breathing
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