Our Guiding Principles

We want to provide you with information about brain injury and mental illness. We hope to acknowledge the connection between traumatic brain injury and mental illness. It is our goal to educate about both subjects and how they connect. We hope to inform you on mental wellness strategies to enhance your day to day life. Knowledge is power! With the field of neuroscience rapidly expanding, we want to keep you up to date with the latest Neuroscience research. We aim to make education about these topics fun and valuable. We want to educate everyone, while catering to specific needs. We hope to provide unique information for caregivers, family, children, parents, and friends. The list goes on!  Stay up to date on groundbreaking neuroscience research by subscribing to our newsletter! 

We hope to promote acceptance of all levels of varying neurobiology. Our principle of acceptance can be described in one acronym: HEAL. This stands for what we promote, a Healthy Environment for All Levels of varying Neurobiology. With your help, we hope to integrate this principle of acceptance into our communities.  Our mission includes promoting accountability by the community and by those who participate. 

Our favorite principle! How many times have you looked tirelessly for a true community for these causes? Most of the time, when you try to find a true sense of community for those with Traumatic Brain Injuries or Mental Health Disorders, you only find resources for HelpLines or counseling. While these resources are incredibly useful, we want to take the next step to connect you to one another. We want you to see that you are not alone! It is our long-lasting wish that you find a true sense of community & belonging here, and maybe make a few friends along the way.  We will provide you with a community FAQ. We want to offer outlets of creativity for our community. Creative outlets are shown to have benefits for your mental health! We want you to submit your creative work to help others understand what it feels like to be in "your shoes." A testimonial is another way of expressing your thoughts! You can submit your story here. Submit your art, poetry, dance, and other forms of creative expression to us! You can exchange it with others here, too! Just be sure to follow our community guidelines. 

At the Alpha Wave Initiative, we value respect and kindness towards ourselves and others. When posting on this site, please understand that this is a safe space for everyone. However, there are several rules we ask that you follow. The following are prohibited when posting on this site: profanity, derogatory statements, discrimination, sexual advances, and threats to harm yourself or others. If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or others please seek medical attention from a licensed physician immediately. The Alpha Wave Initiative has an all inclusive policy and does not discriminate based upon age, sexual orientation, race, or background. 

Here's a little disclaimer! The Alpha Wave Initiative's posts and content are intended to help you!  However, these resources should not take the place of medication or psychotherapy. This is not medical advice. Please discuss all new coping strategies and concerns with a licensed physician.