Brain Awareness Week

Protecting your hearing, especially around loud noises like fireworks, also helps protect your brain!

Learn more from these resources:

Johns Hopkins University: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-hidden-risks-of-hearing-loss

CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/hearing-loss/about/index.html

Dana Foundation: https://dana.org/resources/the-senses-hearing/

Deadline to submit is July 2!

Share your creativity with the BRAIN community by submitting your photo or video by Thursday, July 2 at 11:59 PM ET. The 2026 Photo and Video Contest invites you to bring neuroscience to life through powerful visual storytelling that informs, connects, and inspires.
Don’t miss your chance to showcase your work—submit today! https://www.2026brainconference.com/event/44a17f0e-090a-46ba-8b29-c1e9a1685427/photo-video-contest?utm_source=Cvent&utm_medium=JuneEmail5

Did you know an estimated 3.9% of the world’s population has had post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some stage in their lives?

Check out this fact sheet from the World Health Organization (WHO) to learn more about PTSD, its symptoms, and treatments.