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2025 Mind Matters Conference to Be Held March 20 & 21 in Mandan

Feb 12, 2025

North Dakota Brain Injury Network The annual Mind Matters Conference will be held on March 20-21 in Mandan, North Dakota. This two-day conference highlights new research, trends, practice strategies, and collaborative models of care. Speakers will present innovative approaches and new systems of care for individuals living with brain injury. The conference brings together a multidisciplinary audience of survivors, family members, caregivers, and providers to discuss diverse topics and support for individuals after obtaining a brain injury. Mind Matters is hosted by the North Dakota Brain Injury Network (NDBIN).

To see a list of speakers and topics, view the conference agenda.

2025 Conference

This year, Mind Matters is highlighting the Intersection of Interpersonal Violence and Brain Injury. Rachel Ramirez, the director of the Ohio Domestic Violence Network, will be a featured speaker on this topic. She will present on Invisible Impact: Domestic Violence and Brain Injury, as well as Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury: Strangulation, Concussions, and Trauma. According to NDBIN, 50-90% of individuals with a history of domestic violence have symptoms of a traumatic brain injury.

"Every year we look forward to connecting with brain injury stakeholders from all over North Dakota and beyond," Carly Endres, senior project coordinator with NDBIN, said. "March is always a bittersweet time of the year for us at NDBIN, we get to celebrate and acknowledge not only the hard work of survivors in their recovery journey, but also the professionals that help them get there."

How to Attend

The conference will be held at the Baymont by Wyndham in Mandan. There will not be a virtual attendance option this year. More information for potential information attendees, including costs and registration, is now available.