The Mississippi Youth Concussion Law of 2014 requires that concussion education be made available for parents and other interested Mississippians.
Most concussions occur without loss of consciousness, but they still carry the potential for injury. Recognition and proper response to concussions when they first occur can help prevent further injury or even death.
For Parents, Coaches and the Public
The MSDH endorses the CDC's Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sport online courses as a resource for educating Mississippi's coaches, parents, and athletes on the nature and risk of concussions in youth.
Specific instructional videos are provided for youth and high school coaches, trainers, school professionals, and sports officials.
More Information:
- Concussion in Sports
Full information from the CDC - Concussion facts, warning signs and recommendations
National Safety Council - Brain injury resources
from the Brain Injury Association of Mississippi
For Health Professionals and Clinicians
The MSDH endorses the CDC's Heads Up to Clinicians online course as a resource for concussion training for Mississippi's medical providers.