Concussion Education with Dr. Piya Sorcar and TeachAids
with Lauren and Nick
Key Takeaways
- Dr. Piya Sorcar, CEO of TeachAids and Adjunct Professor at Stanford School of Medicine, discusses the critical role of TeachAids concussion education in modern brain injury awareness.
- TeachAids utilizes technology and peer-to-peer messaging to deliver effective concussion education rather than simply warning athletes of the dangers.
- The CrashCourse Concussion Education program offers free resources utilized by leagues and schools across the US, Canada, the UK, and globally.
- TeachAids provides accessible formats including interactive VR experiences, YouTube videos, and 2D educational tools for those without virtual reality headsets.
- The Concussion Story Wall serves as an additional valuable resource for individuals seeking to understand lived experiences with traumatic brain injury.
Dr. Piya Sorcar, PhD, CEO TeachAids, Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics, Stanford School of Medicine talks to Lauren and Nick about fconcussion education and TeachAids. Leveraging her wealth of experience, including her previous program tackling HIV/AIDS education, Dr. Sorcar discuss the importance of genuine concussion education, free concussion education from TeachAids. Not simply telling athletes to not do something, or to remind them of the dangers, Piya and TeachAids, use the power of technology and peer messaging to really get through. Whether it's a fun game amongst friends or a more competitive official school or university league, TeachAids CrashCourse Concussion Education has become an increasingly important part of educating the public in the US, Canada, UK and globally. Did I mention it's free?!
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Concussion CrashCourse: https://teachaids.org/for-concussions/crashcourse/
Concussion Story Wall: https://concussionstorywall.org/
If you use VR, take advantage of the excellent interactive experience! If you don't have a VR set (like yours truly) the YouTube and 2D educational experiences are great as well!
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Concussion Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, researchers, athletes, community leaders, etc.) and people who have experienced TBI first-hand.
Chronically dives deeper into concussions and brain injury as I team up with Lauren Ziaks; a DPT, ATC, and wealth of knowledge of chronic health conditions post-concussion. Join us as we interview more experts, spread awareness of brain injury and more!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is TeachAids concussion education?
TeachAids concussion education utilizes innovative technology and peer messaging to provide effective, engaging, and free concussion awareness programs for athletes, schools, and communities globally.
Are TeachAids CrashCourse concussion products free?
Yes, all TeachAids CrashCourse concussion education products are completely free and accessible for sports leagues, schools, and universities.
How can I access TeachAids concussion programs if I do not have a VR headset?
If you do not have a virtual reality headset, you can easily access the educational experiences through YouTube and 2D formats provided by TeachAids.