MYTH OR FACT
You can get a concussion if you aren't hit in the head
FACT
A concussion is known as an ____________ injury
What are two examples of physical symptoms you may experience after a concussion
HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, LIGHT/NOISE SENSITIVITY + MORE
The only way to heal from a concussion is to stop doing everything until symptoms go away
MYTH
Should you return to school or sport first?
SCHOOL
What is one example of a cognitive symptom you may experience after a concussion
BRAIN FOG/DIFFICULTY THINKING, DIFFICULTY CONCENTRATING/REMEMBERING, FEELING SLOWED DOWN
The tougher you are the quicker you can return to school and sport
MYTH
Everyone who gets a concussion experiences (the same/different) symptoms and (the same/different) recovery time
DIFFERENT, DIFFERENT
Having mood swings is a sign of (being a teenager/having a concussion)
BOTH
It is 6 months after Sammy’s concussion and he is still going home early every day and not finishing all of his homework because of his headaches. Sammy is (faking it/still recovering)
STILL RECOVERY