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In 2003, CDC launched a small set of educational materials to help healthcare providers diagnose and manage concussions. That initiative has grown over 20 years.
\nNow, CDC Heads Up works across disciplines and interest areas to protect kids and teens. We raise awareness and inform action to improve prevention, recognition, and response to concussion and other serious brain injuries. CDC HEADS UP offers materials for healthcare providers, coaches, parents, school professionals, sports officials, and kids and teens.
\nCDC HEADS UP has grown into the go-to resource for concussion prevention and education.
\nReached more than 200 million people through ad campaigns, PSAs, and more
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Partnered with more than 85 organizations across the fields of athletics, healthcare, public health, education, and scientific research
\nEducated over 10 million participants across six online training courses designed for coaches, healthcare providers, school professionals, athletic trainers, and sports officials
\nCreated over 100 communication products to promote concussion prevention and care
\nCDC HEADS UP developed online trainings in collaboration with experts and partner organizations. Millions of people use the trainings and seek to raise awareness about concussion in every community.
\nCDC HEADS UP Online Training Courses
\nPartnership with the National Federation of State High School Associations
\nPartnership with National Athletic Trainers\u2019 Association
\nPartnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics
\nPartnership with the National Association of Sports Officials
\nMore than 100 materials have been developed for the CDC HEADS UP initiative including:
\nCDC HEADS UP educational initiatives and materials align with the best scientific evidence available on concussion prevention and management. Studies show that CDC HEADS UP materials:
\nIncrease communication about concussion between athletes and their parents.1
\nReach a large number of coaches and parents and improve their knowledge about concussions.2-4
\nLead coaches and others to view concussion more seriously.3,5,6
\nIncrease the capacity of youth sports coaches to appropriately prevent, recognize, and respond to sports-related concussions.6
\nImprove knowledge about symptom resolution and return-to-play recommendations.3,6
\nImprove awareness of under-reporting of concussions among athletes.3
\nCDC developed the HEADS UP initiative in response to the Children\u2019s Health Act of 2000 and aimed to improve awareness of mild traumatic brain injury\u2014an under-diagnosed and under-identified injury. We have made great strides in building, improving, and supporting concussion safety around the country. We plan to do much more. Exciting upcoming CDC HEADS UP initiatives include:
\nAn updated and expanded training for youth sports coaches\u2014the most popular CDC HEADS UP product.
\nResources to help parents of toddlers and young children learn about concussion safety, prevention, and care.
\nEnhanced efforts to reduce disparities through concussion education tailored for American Indian/Alaska Native, Black, and Hispanic parents and youth.
\nCDC works to get HEADS UP concussion materials into the hands of many people, such as parents, healthcare and school professionals, coaches, and athletes. But we can only do that with your help! You can help others get up to speed on concussion safety by:
\nPosting links to CDC HEADS UP materials, trainings, and other free resources on your organization\u2019s website and social media accounts.
\nIncluding concussion education messages and links to materials in blogs, newsletters, and other publications.
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