Day: August 22, 2021

A 12-year-old boy from Colorado became brain dead after reportedly participating in a TikTok “blackout challenge,” which dares individuals to attempt to choke themselves until losing consciousness. According to WXIX-TV, the boy, Joshua Haileyesus, was found unconscious in his bathroom on March 22 by his twin brother. While it is unclear if the boy was…

Coping with a brain injury is never easy. The Covid-19 pandemic may exacerbate the cognitive, physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms associated with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Being trapped at home can be frightening. For brain injury survivors, removed from day programs, club houses, and support groups amplifies their fear and isolation. Their symptoms may…