Post by Maastricht University

The power of prevention: put on a bicycle helmet In a country where cycling is second nature, wearing a bicycle helmet remains surprisingly uncommon. For David Linden, Scientific Director of the Mental Health and Neuroscience Research Institute (MHeNS) and a neuropsychiatrist, this is difficult to understand. Based on on his clinical experience with patients with brain injuries, he sees every day how vulnerable the brain is and how much difference a helmet can make. “I have long been an advocate and almost an activist for bicycle helmets,” says Linden. “Of course, the best approach is to prevent cycling accidents. But if they do occur, a bicycle helmet can help limit serious harm.” Read the interview with David here: https://edu.nl/xbqe6 #DagVanDeFietsHelm #Prevention MHeNs - Mental Health and Neuroscience Research Institute Maastricht University | Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences HersenStrijdFonds