Brain Injury Association of Arizona

10/08/2025

🎗️ October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 🎗️

This month, we stand in solidarity with survivors and raise awareness of how brain injuries and domestic violence can intersect in heartbreaking ways. At the Brain Injury Association of Arizona (BIAAZ), we believe everyone deserves support, safety, and access to healing.

We invite you to watch this powerful video:
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pgYJzvh0hg

Itsheds light on the hidden impact of violence on neurological health.

💜 Want to learn more or connect with resources? Visit our website:
https://biaaz.org/

Let’s use our voices this month. Share this video. Start conversations. Advocate for survivors. Together, we can break the cycle and bring healing.

10/06/2025

💙 REMINDER for our support group this week! 🤝

🖱️ Register online at https://biaaz.org/survivors-and-family/ (click on the + signs next to the group you're interested in for the registration form)

❓📞 For more information or assistance registering, reach out to info@biaaz.org, call our Helpline at 888-500-9165 or text 520-310-3301

10/05/2025

10/04/2025

🙋‍♀️ Ever been afraid to ask for help at work? You’re not alone.

International speaker and educator Susan Fitzell, M.Ed., CSP knows firsthand how hard it can be to let go of pride and reach out. In her new blog, she shares a story that shows how vulnerability and asking for support can actually build confidence and strengthen teams.

We’re thrilled that Susan will also be one of our keynote speakers at the Virtual Brain Health Leadership Breakfast!

👉 Read Susan’s blog and get all the details here: https://biaaz.org/brain-health-leadership/

✨ At the Brain Injury Association of Arizona, we help brain injury survivors who are returning to work or navigating workplace transitions. Explore resources at https://biaaz.org

10/02/2025

🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️♿ Something exciting is just around the corner!
The Brain Injury Association of Arizona’s Run, Walk & Roll is coming back — a powerful community event that brings together people of all abilities to support brain injury survivors and their loved ones.

This annual fundraiser isn’t just a race — it’s a movement. Every step, stride, and roll makes an impact by fueling vital programs and services across Arizona.

📅 Mark your calendars and get ready to join us!
👉 Learn more: https://biaaz.org/run-walk-and-roll/

10/01/2025

💙 The Brain Injury Association of Arizona is proud to share this upcoming opportunity:

📢 Community Mental Health Summit
🗓 Wednesday, October 8, 2025
⏰ 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
💻 Virtual Summit – Earn 3.5 Continuing Education Units

This free event, hosted by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, focuses on “You Matter: Upstream Su***de Prevention.” It’s a powerful chance to connect, learn, and strengthen partnerships in su***de prevention across Arizona, New Mexico, and Southern California.

✅ Don’t miss it! Register here: bit.ly/45nkmek

Together, we can build stronger, healthier communities. 💪

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10/01/2025

🚨 Attention Teens & Parents 🚨
Your brain is still growing—and substances like va**ng, alcohol, and stimulants can cause lasting damage. Misuse doesn’t just impact your health today, it can change how your brain develops for the future.

The Brain Injury Association of Arizona (BIAAZ) is here to provide resources, guidance, and support for teens and families dealing with the impacts of substance misuse.

💡 Learn more at biaaz.org

📞 Helpline: 888.500.9165

09/29/2025

💙 REMINDER for our support group this week! 🤝

🖱️ Register online at https://biaaz.org/survivors-and-family/ (scroll to middle of the page)

❓📞 For more information or assistance registering, reach out to info@biaaz.org, call our Helpline at 888-500-9165 or text 520-310-3301

09/28/2025

🔍 New Breakthrough in Brain Injury Research

Researchers have identified a brain protein called cypin that helps regulate protein placement at synapses — the communication junctions between neurons. By doing so, cypin helps stabilize neuronal connections, which has implications for memory, cognition, and healing after injury.

Read more here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/powerful-new-protein-treats-memory-loss-and-brain-injury/ar-AA1NmLnQ

For people with brain injuries, this discovery is a hopeful development. While it is early-stage research, it brings us one step closer to targeted therapies that might help restore brain function.

At the Brain Injury Association of Arizona, we’re committed to staying at the forefront of research and informing our community about the latest breakthroughs.

💡 Want to learn more or get involved? Drop us a message or visit our website for information on support groups, social programs, and resources for brain injury professionals and caregivers. Learn more at https://biaaz.org

09/26/2025

It’s back-to-school season, but for families struggling to defeat a teen’s substance misuse, a new school year can feel both like an exhilarating fresh start and fraught with danger.
Though your teen may have thankfully survived an overdose, they may still be dealing with one, if not multiple, brain injuries.

This is where being a parent gets a bit tricky.
If your teen is struggling with their assignments and paying attention but seems to be making an honest effort to succeed, they might be unknowingly fighting brain injury symptoms that stem from their overdose.

These symptoms can be subtle but noticeable, such as wild mood swings, trouble focusing, memory issues, and even difficulty reading or writing. These can cause the teen to feel deeply ashamed, compounding an already challenging situation.

Helping your teen recover from an overdose requires more than just attention to their body. It also means working with their school and being an emotionally supportive person in their life. So, before you ground them or get upset about their homework not getting done, try to understand if they are having difficulties they weren’t having before the overdose.

09/26/2025

You are invited to join our National Chapter, Brain Injury Association of America, for a LIVE webinar on Monday. Tickets are $50, and the details are here: https://learn.biausa.org/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Sept_30_webinar_social #/online-courses/50eb0500-cf92-46a8-be42-063145f0146a