Posts tagged concussions

A Hidden Cost of Domestic Violence: How Big Is This Secret Epidemic?

An abusive man may stomp on his partner’s head and neck, wearing his heavy work boots. Or he might hit her head repeatedly against a wall, at least twice a week, for a year. Maybe he pushes her so hard she falls and knocks her head against a massive piece of furniture, giving her a concussion.

Perspective, Story Behind The StoryKatherine MitchellApril 21, 2021Domestic abuse, domestic violence, head injuries, concussions, Brain injury awareness month, Center on partner-inflicted brain injury, dr. Julianna Nemeth, Pink concussions, Rachel Ramirez, Dr. Eve Valera, NIH

A Mysterious Murder/Suicide 40 Years Ago

Last week – as happens 11 times a week—another murder/suicide occurred in Denver. A young Black woman, only 33, was killed by her boyfriend who then killed himself.

Perspective, Story Behind The StoryKatherine MitchellSeptember 15, 2020domestic violence, Ann Marie Cunningham, murder/suicide, denver, Kansas City, Jim Tyrer, A Good Man: The Jim Tyrer Story, football injuries, head injuries, football helmets, concussions, Aaron Hernandez, CTE, brain injury