Meet Scott, a valued member of the Synapse community.
Scott has been recovering from a brain injury since 2013. He and his partner Debbie have found support and comfort in the connections they’ve formed at the Stanford Synapse chapter peer support group meetings.
Chapter Programs
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Peer Support Groups
Buddy Programs
Educational Events
Meetings bring together individuals with brain injuries and those who care for them, providing them with a space to share experiences, resources and support while building meaningful social connections.
These programs pair individuals with brain injuries with local Synapse students to foster personal connections and help reduce social isolation.
Chapters host conferences featuring physicians and scientists to share the latest advances and raise awareness of issues related to brain injury in the broader community.
Synapse Chapters
Synapse works to support individuals with brain injuries through local community-based chapters at universities around the nation. In doing so, Synapse provides undergraduates with valuable opportunities to lead in their community while also learning what it means to live with an acquired brain injury.
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Are you looking for connections, community, and support as you recover from a brain injury? Click above to find a Synapse University chapter near you!
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References
Daugherty, J., Thomas, K., Waltzman, D., & Sarmiento, K. (2020). State-Level Numbers and Rates of Traumatic Brain Injury–Related Emergency Department Visits, Hospitalizations, and Deaths in 2014external icon. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 35(6), E461-E468.
Fann, J.R., Hart, T., Schomer, K.G.. Treatment for Depression after Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review. Journal of Neurotrauma 26:2383-2402, 2009
Taylor CA, Bell JM, Breiding MJ, Xu L. Traumatic Brain Injury–Related Emergency Department Visits, Hospitalizations, and Deaths — United States, 2007 and 2013. MMWR Surveill Summ 2017;66(No. SS-9):1–16.