Helping athletes, veterans, and their families to cope with the long-term struggles associated with CTE, traumatic brain injuries and mental health issues.
Although a rare neurological disorder has been linked to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, the statistics do not yet point to any causal relationship between the two and should not deter people from getting vaccinated.
In “Damage: The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing”, Tris Dixon highlights the scary realities behind the sport. With the emergence of more fighters having CTE/TBIs, we must consider what safety precautions can be implemented to prevent this long term harm.
Internship opportunities are now open for the Fall! We are seeking students with a high GPA that come from a variety of backgrounds and majors, from acclaimed universities. Apply on https://t.co/nFbX9GmWJl and email your cover letter and letter of recommendation to [email protected].
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month! The stats above provided by the Alzheimer’s Association show how important it is to understand this illness and do all we can to fight it #cpmha#alzheimersawareness
It was brought to our attention that the FDA has approved a new treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease, Aduhelm. Apart of our mission statement is spreading an awareness for new treatments. Ask for your doctor if this treatment applies to anyone who suffers from Alzheimer’s.
https://t.co/nFbX9GmWJl is in the process of reaching out to the production team of Dear Evan Hansen to help promote one of the national health crisis, suicide. Our sister-company PalosPodCast, launching in 3 weeks, is to bring exposure and support for suicide.
This is Sheridan Scott, one of our top gun ambassadors. A two time winner of the CPMHA Excellence Award, Sheridan is studying to become a doctor and is gaining valuable real life experience with this internship and we are lucky to have her!
#Mentalhealth#Mentalhealthawareness
2 killed, more than 20 shot in Miami Banquet Hall.
Last month, there were 68 mass shootings in Florida alone. CPMHA works with professionals to understand if there are patterns in the behaviors of the shooters that can be identified and prevented.
#Mentalhealth#masshootings
Let’s wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month! According to NAMI, 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year. Remember, you are NOT alone. Click on this link for the many resources and tools available if you choose to seek help. https://t.co/AiC2WPePFC
Concussions are common in school sports; most associated with football. According to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, concussions also occur in a lot of other sports. Swipe to see the breakdown of which sports have high concussion rates in school athletics.
#storysaturday of Paolo Dell Aquila, CEO of CPMHA:
Paolo was the New York state wrestling champion. Paolo was then diagnosed with Post CTE. Now facing memory loss and emotional pain. Today, he’s focused on healing himself and others through a combination of coping strategies.
We are CPMHA, a nonprofit organization that works to raise awareness and provide assistance to those suffering from sport-related brain injuries and general mental health issues. Scroll through this post to see our mission statement and visit https://t.co/iNiTEBWpKW to learn more