Max Impact 1.3.1

Max Impact provides valuable support for veterans facing challenges from traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Similar to the essential role of a service dog in the life of a veteran with PTSD or TBI, Max serves as a resource for managing symptoms, learning about TBI, and fostering connections within the community. Through features like mood tracking, symptom management suggestions, brain games, relaxation tools, provider finding services, and peer support groups, Max Impact offers a comprehensive suite of assistance tailored to individual needs.

Noteworthy features of Max Impact include personalized mood tracking, brain stimulation games, relaxation aids like meditation exercises and soothing sounds, tools for locating professional and peer support services, a TBI screening tool, practical tips for managing symptoms, access to a private Facebook group for peer support, personalized contacts section, and a curated list of TBI-related resources. This initiative is especially important given the prevalence of TBI among service members and veterans, with over 300,000 diagnosed cases since 2000 and an estimated 13,000 affected veterans in Washington State alone.

Max Impact is a collaborative effort between the Washington State Traumatic Injury Advisory Council and the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), aligning with WDVA's mission to support and empower veterans living with TBI. This initiative underscores a commitment to addressing the needs of veterans and caregivers through innovative solutions and targeted interventions.