Resource: Domestic violence is a common cause of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), though many victims may not recognize they are experiencing issues related to brain damage.  Screening victims for TBI can potentially reduce the physical, behavioral, and cognitive consequences of TBI by identifying those individuals that require more extensive medical care.   The HELPS Screening Tool is a brief assessment designed for use by professionals who are not TBI experts.  Learn more at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/traumatic-brain-injury/domestic-violence-and-tbi

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