his World Mental Health Day, let’s talk about the survivors we often forget — those living with brain injury.

Brain injury survivors face unique emotional and psychological challenges that typical mental health systems often overlook. From depression and anxiety to identity loss and social isolation, recovery requires more than rehabilitation — it requires compassion, understanding, and trauma-informed mental health care.

Read our latest blog to explore why Mental Health Day 2025 must include brain injury survivors, the systemic barriers they face, and how Connecticut can lead the way toward truly integrated, person-centered support.

For individuals navigating life after a brain injury, support groups offer critical emotional, social, and practical resources that aid in their recovery. In Connecticut, the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut (BIAC) plays a central role in establishing and overseeing these support groups, ensuring brain injury survivors and their families have access to the community and care they need.

Glamping is camping only glamorous – this is camping in comfort by bringing non-essential items that fit in your car. With a car full, you can drive up to a campsite and set up a tent without keeping track of daylight. Really, this is the chief concern next to a masterful culinary creation. Making food requires no consideration for bulk and all regards for flavor (Flavor isn’t much of a concern after hiking-in with what can be carried on your back.) With a cooler full of food, a Bluetooth speaker gently played music, which romanticized the moment.

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a serious concern in many sports, including horse riding. A recent article by NPR sheds light on the prevalence of TBIs among equestrians, highlighting the need for increased awareness, preventive measures, and comprehensive support for those affected. As we delve into this topic, it's crucial to recognize the valuable services provided by organizations like The Supported Living Group, which offers essential brain injury support services through their ABI Waiver and private pay programs in Connecticut.