If you would to join the mailing list to receive Mind Matters, click here to e-mail us or call 800-669-6442. Published three times a year, Mind Matters provides information on issues important to the brain injury community including: real-life stories from people affected by brain injury, navigating life after brain injury, advances in rehabilitation therapies, upcoming events, and education and advocacy opportunities.
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In this edition of Mind Matters, Daniel and Mea use art as a way of healing following brain injury, the 2024 Walk for Thought, Public Policy updates and more.
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In this edition of Mind Matters, Anya's journey with Erdheim-Chester Diseasem, Brain Injury Awareness Month, Public Policy updates and more.
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In the Winter 2023-24 edition of Mind Matters, we look at how Resource Facilitation helps our consumers navigate their journey after a brain injury, Grey Matters, Public Policy updates and more.
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In the Summer 2023 edition of Mind Matters, we look at the experiences of two people who have successfully returned to work after a brain injury, our upcoming Walk for Thought, Public Policy updates and more.
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In our Spring 2023 edition of Mind Matters, we talk of the fun (and not so fun) of ATVs and Snowmobiles, our Public Policy updates, Grey Matters and more.
In our Winter 2022 edition of Mind Matters, we revisit with Jared Workman and Hannah Wynia, our Public Policy updates, Grey Matters and more.
In our Summer 2022 edition of Mind Matters, we take a look a the power of support groups, the Walk for Thought, Grey Matters and more.
Our Spring 2022 edition of Mind Matters brings us the touching story of Henry and Jeff and introduces us to the ABCs of Brain Injury, our Public Policy updates, Grey Matters and more.
Our Winter 2021 edition of Mind Matters is all about Resource Facilitation and some of the work that our team does on a daily basis, along with other program updates.
In our Summer 2021 edition of Mind Matters, along with our usual updates, we also have two feature articles about two incredible women and their life-altering brain injuries. Tyjha was 13 when a car hit her bike and left her in a month-long coma. Jess was rear-ended in a hit-and-run and, though the accident was minor, it left her rebuilding her life and rediscovering her capacity for healing.
In our Spring 2021 edition of Mind Matters, find out what everyone can do for Brain Injury Awareness Month, Hannah's dealing with the long-term effects of brain injury, Karyn's discovering that she was living with Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Unmasking Brain Injury turns five, and more.
In the Winter 2020 edition of Mind Matters, Cole deals with a brain injury from a bicycle accident, Paul's injury from a fall on ice, our Public Policy updates and more.
In the Fall 2020 edition of Mind Matters, hear about Galen's journey from completing an Ironman competition to receiving a brain injury, Zorina's experience with sports concussions, our virtual Walk for Thought and more.
In the Spring 2020 edition of Mind Matters, learn about aging with brain injury, walking with Katie, the TBI Warrior Jackie, new priorities in the new year, and more!
In the Winter 2019 edition of Mind Matters, Camille's brain injury leads to a lifetime of repercussions, how April has a rapport with her clients, our Public Relations successes and more!
In the Fall 2019 edition of Mind Matters, who is your ICE, how Shaken Baby affects life, Grey Matters and more!
In the Spring 2019 edition of Mind Matters, Meet B. Erin Cole and Little Brain, Finding Happiness, our 2019 Annual Conference, Public Policy Updates and more!
In the Winter 2018-19 edition of Mind Matters, Gerhard and Kate's shared health scare, Amy Zellmer's Faces of TBI, Public Policy Updates and more!
In the Fall 2018 edition of Mind Matters, Owen Guertin and Sawyer's Gift of Life, Hannah, Allie and Mary Wyna Learn and Grow from Each Other's Brain Injuries, Public Policy Updates and more!
In the Summer 2018 edition of Mind Matters, Josie Alleva is determined to succeed, Jerry Hartsworm has a life-driven purpose, the 2018 Walk for Thought, Grey Matters and more.
In the Spring 2018 edition of Mind Matters, Archie and Denise have a renewed hope and vitality, JoAnna Lund finds balance after brain injury, Brain Injury Awareness Month, our 2018 Annual Conference and more!.
In the Winter 2017-18 edition of Mind Matters, Jared and Audrey Loving Spouses, Hannah Aspenson is Defined by Her Strength, Public Policy Updates and more.
In the Fall 2017 edition of Mind Matters, Jerod Noynton's Recurring Narrative, Becky and Alex's Pathway After Brain Injury, Nick Schaller's Resiliency and more.
In the Summer 2017 edition of Mind Matters, Amber Rose faces the world through a smile, Taylor Worley defines who she is by what she does, the Walk for Thought and more.
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In the Summer 2016 edition of Mind Matters, three athletes discuss their brain injuries and their futures, the 2016 Legislative Session, the 2016 Walk for Thought and more.
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In the Spring 2016 edition of Mind Matters, Dr. Bennet Omalu talks about concussion, Abby Miles embraces life after concussion, Unmasking Brain Injury, and more.
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In the Winter 2015-16 edition of Mind Matters, two Citizen Advocates and their fight for Medical Assistance reform, four moms with four kids with brain injuries, and more.
In the Fall 2015 edition of Mind Matters, read about "No Helmet No Ride" to promote helmet use, our Resource Faciltiation program, the 2015 Walk for Thought, and more.
In the Spring 2015 edition of Mind Matters, read about how Zed Schweitzer and Ben Tupman took advantage of the abilities they have to make the world a better place, our Speakers Bureau, departmental updates and more!
In the Winter 2014-15 edition of Mind Matters, read how Sam Baker turned tragedy into music, Wes Arneson and the need for control, our 2015 Annual Conference for Professionals in Brain Injury, Departmental Updates and more.
In the Fall 2014 edition of Mind Matters, read about the dreams and determination of Angela; how Henry overcame the odds; how grants make a difference; a spotlight on our Public Awareness department and more!
In the Summer 2014 edition of Mind Matters, read about Gage giving back after being shaken as a baby; how anything is possible with Todd Turner; the 2014 Walk for Thought; a spotlight on our Administration and Volunteer department and more!
Mind Matters - Spring 2014
In the Spring 2014 edition, read about Jay Bockel who is using assistive technology to communicate after his brain injury; an interview with author and storyteller Kevin Kling; our 2014 Annual Conference; a spotlight on our Education and Community Outreach department and more!
Mind Matters - Summer 2011
Read about the upcoming Walk for Thought, the 2011 Annual Conference for Professionals in Brain Injury, youth sports concussions and more.
Mind Matters - Spring 2011
Read about the power of hope, the upcoming 2011 Annual Conference for Professionals in Brain Injury, living with a concussion as a teenager, Brain Injury Awareness Month and more.
Mind Matters - Winter 2010
Read about a consumer who almost fell through the cracks, the 2010 Walk for Thought, managing the holidays, giving during the season and more.
Mind Matters - Fall 2010
Read about the upcoming Walk for Thought, sports concussion, Cranestorm and more.
Mind Matters - Summer 2010
Read about transforming tragedy into inspiration, legislative update, our Annual Conference, the upcoming Walk for Thought and more.
Mind Matters - Spring 2010
Read about State Budget Cuts, Brain Injury Awareness Month, our 25th Annual Conference for Professionals in Brain Injury and more.
Mind Matters - Winter 2009-2010
Read about Resource Facilitation, Assessment Report Summary, Walk for Thought update and more.
Mind Matters - Fall 2009
Read about Veterans and TBI, our 8th Annual Walk for Thought, our last five years and more.
Mind Matters - Summer 2009
Read about Resource Facilitation, Unallotment, Paint-A-Room, the 2009 Walk for Thought, our second ten years and more.
Mind Matters - Spring 2009
Read an interview with participants in our Peer Mentor Support Connection, the first 10 years of the Association, the upcoming Annual Conference and the Association's participation in Art-A-Whirl.
Winter 2008-09 (5.6 mb)
In this issue, read about the 7th Annual Walk for Thought, the Gift of Giving, departmental spotlights and more.
Fall 2008 (9.5 mb)
In this issue, read about sending children with brain injury back to school as well as the 7th Annual Walk for Thought, departmental spotlights and more.
Summer 2008 (4 mb)
In this issue, read about our new Executive Director, Resource Facilitation, the Annual Conference, the Family Retreat, departmental spotlights and more.
Spring 2008 (3.7 mb)
In this issue, read about fall prevention in the senior community; the Legislative Session; departmental spotlights and more.
Winter 2007-08 (1.7 mb)
In this issue, read about the ongoing work with individuals in the correction system who have brain injuries; the upcoming Legislative Session; departmental spotlights and more.
Fall 2007 (2.6 mb)
Read about the Walk for Thought; TBI specific outpatient programs; concussions; departmental spotlights for Education, Legislative, Membership, Multicultural Outreach, Volunteers and more.
Spring 2007 (2.5 mb)
Read about homelessness and traumatic brain injury; waivers; Citizen Advocacy; departmental spotlights and more.
Winter 2006-2007 (3 mb)
Read about the Minneapolis Polytrauma Unit; Case Management at the Association; 2006 Walk for Thought wrap; perspectives on brain injury; departmental spotlights and more.
Fall 2006 (2.5 mb)
Read about the upcoming 2006 Walk for Thought; Association grant updates; Peer/Mentor Support Connection; methamphetamine and traumatic brain injury; departmental spotlights and more.
Summer 2006 (2.1 mb)
Read about the Association's recent corrections grant; a report on the 21st Annual Statewide Conference on Brain Injury; summer recreation for persons with brain injury; the 2006 Family Retreat; departmental spotlights and more.
Spring 2006 (2.3 mb)
Read about the Association's new Executive Director, Ardis Sandstrom; Brain Injury Awareness Month; the 21st Annual Statewide Conference on Brain Injury; Resource Facilitation; departmental spotlights and more.
Winter 2005-2006 (1.3 mb)
Read about the 2005 Walk for Thought wrap; vocational rehabilitation; mild to moderate traumatic brain injury rehabilitation; service and therapy dogs; departmental spotlights and more.
Fall 2005 (650 k)
Read about the 2005 Walk for Thought; the second in a two-part article about methamphetamine in Minnesota; driving after traumatic brain injury; departmental updates and more.
Summer 2005 (1 mb)
Read the first in a two-part article about methamphetamine in Minnesota; TBI data released by the Minnesota Department of Health; the 2005 Xtreme Safety Fest; the 20th Annual Statewide Conference on Brain Injury; departmental updates and more.
Spring 2005 (1.2 mb)
Read about the upcoming 20th Annual Statewide Conference on Brain Injury; the 2005 Xtreme Safety Fest; assistive technology devices available through the United Cerebral Palsy of Minnesota; the addition of Multicultural Outreach to the Association and more.
Winter 2004-2005 (882 k)
Read about the 2004 Walk for Thought wrap; vocational rehabilitation; the addition of Case Management to the Association; medications used in the treatment of brain injury; departmental updates and more.
Fall 2004 (686 k)
Read about traumatic brain injury in the military; an overview of the Association after 20 years; the Association partnership with Medtronic and more.
Summer 2004 (562 k)
Read about the upcoming 2004 Walk for Thought; wrap article on the 19th Annual Statewide Conference on Brain Injury; wrap article on the 2004 Xtreme Safety Fest and more.
Spring 2004 (859 k)
Read about the upcoming 2004 Xtreme Safety Fest; the upcoming 19th Annual Statewide Conference on Brain Injury; new training opportunities at the Association; school services for students with traumatic brain injury and more.
Winter 2003-2004 (389 k)
Read about the expansion of Resource Facilitation; 2003 Walk for Thought wrap; the faces of brain injury; and more.