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Cole's Story
Cole's wrestling coach saved his life by knowing concussion signs and symptoms.
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You can also help save a life! Check out our free online concussion trainings.
Sarah's Story
Concussions can impact kids and teens in the classroom.
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Learn how to help kids and teens during their recovery as they return to school and return to sports.
Shelby's Story
High rates of head injury lead to a national rule change in high school cheerleading.
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Learn how you can also get involved to help protect youth and teens from concussion.
Tracy's Story
Keeping quiet can keep you out of the game.
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Watch videos from Tracy, other teens, and their parents, and learn insights from professional athletes and concussion experts.
Zack's Story
The Lystedt Law: a concussion survivor's journey.
"I never knew how serious it could be. I want the message to get out there. [Parents] need to know what to look for and that it can be a life-changing event."
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Learn more about concussion in sports policies and laws.
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HEADS UP Videos
Watch the pros tell their stories, the experts give their insights, and families, both teens and their parents, discuss how concussion has changed their lives. Also learn about brain injury basics and helmet safety.
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Come join our community at www.facebook.com/CDCHeadsUp for the latest news and resources from CDC HEADS UP and to share your experiences.
HEADS UP Film Festival
Giving brain injury a voice by telling your story. To participate, create a video about your experience, then upload it to YouTube and tag it with HeadsUpFilmFestival.
- Page last reviewed: February 16, 2015
- Page last updated: February 16, 2015
- Content source:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
- National Center for Injury Prevention and Control,
- Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention