03/18/2026
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month.
Do you know that individuals who experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI) have a significantly increased risk of depression, PTSD, and suicidality—especially within the first year after injury?
TBIs can happen in many ways—sports injuries, falls, car accidents, or even physical altercations. No matter how it happens, the impact can go far beyond what you see on the surface.
This is something we don’t talk about enough.
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense, traumatic brain injury is a risk factor for suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and that increased risk can last months—or even years—after the injury. ()
Recovery isn’t just physical. Mental and emotional health matter just as much, and support can make all the difference.
If you or someone you love has experienced a brain injury, please know you’re not alone—and help is available.
Learn more here:
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/docs/FSTP-TBI.pdf
Let’s keep raising awareness, breaking stigma, and supporting survivors every step of the way.
Call or text 988 if you would like to talk to someone if you are depressed or having suicidal thoughts.