"I watched the documentary last night and it is wonderful! Thank you for making this video and shedding light on such an important topic."Holly Craig Probation Officer.
"A CHANGE OF MIND is a captivating and impeccably crafted look into the impact of Traumatic Brain Injury on individuals, families and society. Filmmaker Hilary Pryor takes you on a revelatory journey, beautifully weaving together the tapestry of science, the pathos of loss and the inspiration of unyielding courage. Working in the field of Brain Injury, I have never seen a more important film on the subject."
Shelley Morris, Chief Executive Officer, The Cridge Centre for the Family
A CHANGE OF MIND provides education and awareness in such a way that viewers could not only see, but feel the challenges faced by a survivor of brain injury. The film brought to the forefront horrific statistics on homelessness, prisons, substance abuse, and suicide. However, the film also painted a picture of limitless possibilities for survivors to redesign their lives so they once again feel whole and contributing in society.
Derrick’s story of a car crash, as well as the story of Nash, who suffered a brain injury as a result of a near drowning, demonstrated how survivors can turn their life around when supports are put into place without time limits or restrictions. Both of these men have come through the darkest side of loss, substance abuse, violence, and prison to a new life of healthy relationships, employment, and contributing to society in meaningful ways. They are proof that we should never give up on anyone and that anything is possible with love and support.
Here are some of the important stats presented to the board and that appear in the documentary:
*Nearly 50 % of the homeless have suffered a brain injury
* Over 70% off those 50% became homeless AFTER their brain injury
* 80% of those incarcerated have suffered a brain injury
* Nearly 60% of the 80% suffered their first brain injury as a child
* Suicide risk increases by 400% after brain injury
* 90% of marriages/intimate relationships end after brain injury
* After sustaining a brain injury the risk of suffering a second brain injury is 4 times likely
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