Did You Know?
Most kids with a concussion do not pass out!
What Happens When You Hit Your Head
Your brain can get hurt a bit.
Signs of a Concussion
You might feel sick or dizzy.
What concussion Does
You may feel tired and need rest.
It can make it hard to think.
You might feel dizzy or sick.
Some kids forget things for a bit.
It can take time to feel good again.
Tell an adult if you feel bad.
More About concussion
A long time ago, people did not know much about concussions. Now, we know they can be serious. Kids can get them from sports or falls. It is good to be careful.
When kids get a concussion, they need to rest. They should not play sports or run around too much. It helps them feel better faster.
In the future, we will learn more about how to help kids heal. It is important to keep kids safe when they play.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Concussion (mTBI)"] --> B["Symptoms"]
B --> C["Headache"]
B --> D["Dizziness"]
B --> E["Memory Loss"]
B --> F["Loss of Consciousness"]
B --> G["Mood Changes"]
A --> H["Recovery Time"]
H --> I["Adults: 2 weeks"]
H --> J["Children: 4 weeks"]
What Do These Words Mean?
concussion:a type of head injury that affects how the brain works temporarily
traumatic brain injury:an injury to the brain caused by a bump or hit to the head
symptoms:signs that show something is wrong, like pain or dizziness
memory loss:not being able to remember things for a short time
balance:the ability to stay steady and not fall over
