Survivor Stories: Resilience and Renewal

Survivor Stories: Resilience and Renewal

At many of the VBIS’ community awareness booths at various farmers markets, individuals often open about their personal experiences with brain injuries. During one of these heartfelt exchanges, Debbie, an active VBIS volunteer found herself deeply moved by a...
Brain Injury Basics: TBI & Indigenous Peoples

Brain Injury Basics: TBI & Indigenous Peoples

When examining the intersection of TBI and Indigenous peoples in Canada, it is important to consider various factors that influence this complex issue. This fifth segment is written and researched by Kamal Narayana, a graduate neuroscientist student in the Division of...
Brain Injury Basics: Overdose

Brain Injury Basics: Overdose

Overdose and Drug Use This fourth segment is written by Jordan Parker – Education Coordinator at the Victoria Brain Injury Society. In BC, 19.2% of residents experience a substance use issue or mental health illness at any given day. However, research monitoring...