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08/29/2026

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07/25/2026

For a long time, doctors believed that after a certain point, a damaged brain couldn't recover. You might improve for a short while, they said — then plateau. Full stop.

Science has since proven otherwise. 🧠

Neuroplasticity is your brain's ability to reorganize itself — forming new connections, strengthening existing pathways, and creating alternate routes when familiar ones are disrupted. And here's the remarkable part: it doesn't stop at a certain age or a certain point post-injury. It happens throughout your entire life.

Think of your brain like a living map. Frequently traveled roads become wider and more efficient. New roads can be built when old ones are blocked.

What this means for TBI recovery:
👉 Improvement is possible months, years, even decades after an injury.
👉 Repetition and meaningful practice help wire new neural pathways.
👉 Your brain becomes more efficient at whatever you practice most.

One principle worth remembering: "Neurons that fire together, wire together." Every time you practice a skill — a therapy exercise, a new routine, even a mindfulness technique — you're actively helping your brain rebuild.

This is real. This is science. And it means there is a genuine reason for hope. 💙

For more on neuroplasticity and brain injury recovery, visit: neuropraxisrehab.com/blogs

07/25/2026

Seeking support for your mental health is not shameful.

It can be a powerful act of care.
A step toward healing.
A way to break cycles.
A reminder that you are worthy of help.

This Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re honoring every person who has had to push through stigma, silence, or misunderstanding to ask for support.

You deserve care that sees you clearly and treats your story with respect.

05/27/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Katie Baustian-Thorsness of Minneapolis for receiving the 2026 NAMI Exemplary Psychiatrist Award. NAMI Minnesota is proud to share this news, as this national honor recognizes psychiatrists who champion access to care, fight stigma and discrimination, and provide comprehensive treatment to individuals and families. Dr. Baustian-Thorsness, a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School with nearly two decades of experience, brings particular expertise to treating conditions such as bipolar disorder. She will be recognized alongside twelve other honorees at NAMICon 2026, taking place May 28-30 in Atlanta, Georgia. Please join us in celebrating Dr. Baustian-Thorsness for this well-deserved recognition of her exceptional contributions to mental health care in Minnesota and beyond. https://www.nami.org/nami-news/nami-to-honor-13-exceptional-mental-health-professionals-with-exemplary-psychiatrist-award/

05/26/2026

Loneliness can eat your mind and soul

How the Pain of Loneliness Hurts Your Brain
https://buff.ly/g05UEJG

💔 Social connection is as important to your health as food, safety, and shelter.
🚨 Research shows loneliness can harm you as much as smoking or obesity.
What loneliness does to your brain & body:
🧠 Triggers pain pathways like physical injury
🔥 Increases inflammation & stress hormones
❤️ Raises risk of heart disease and stroke

Connection isn’t optional—it’s essential.

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

🧠 Creatine may support more than muscles. It may also support the brain.

Emerging research suggests creatine supplementation may help improve:
📌 Processing speed
📌 Memory and attention
📌 Mental stamina during fatigue
📌 Cognitive performance during sleep deprivation

One recent study found that a single dose of creatine partially reduced the cognitive effects of acute sleep deprivation, including declines in reaction time and processing speed.

Why? The brain uses enormous amounts of energy. Creatine helps support ATP production, which acts as fuel for brain cells, especially during periods of stress or fatigue.

Researchers are also exploring its possible role in:
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Concussion recovery
• Neurodegenerative disease
• Depression and cognitive fatigue

The effects appear modest and more research is needed, but it is an interesting and growing area of neuroscience research.

“Why everyone's talking about creatine” https://buff.ly/F2RRwhJ

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Memorial Day can bring up many emotions for veterans, military families, and those grieving loved ones. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available and you don’t have to face it alone.

Visit NAMI Montana to find mental health resources, local support groups, and crisis information across Montana.

05/25/2026

Everyone knows not to judge a book by its cover...