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Understanding brain injury, one step at a time.
A brain injury can change how a person thinks, feels, moves, and lives. NeuroConnect explains what happens, the health problems that can follow, and how people recover β in plain language.
people worldwide are estimated to have a traumatic brain injury each year
adults will have a stroke in their lifetime, a leading cause of acquired brain injury
of traumatic brain injuries are classed as mild, such as concussion
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Each page covers one topic. Read them in order, or jump to what you need.
What is brain injury?
Causes, severity, and the main kinds of brain injury.
Read more βBrain map
Explore what each part of the brain does and what can change after injury.
Read more βSymptoms
Physical, thinking, emotional, and sensory signs β and when to get help.
Read more βHealth problems
Conditions that can follow a brain injury, from epilepsy to sleep problems.
Read more βRecovery
The stages of recovery, everyday tips, and common questions.
Read more βTracker
Log headaches, fatigue, mood, and sleep to spot patterns.
Read more βSupport
Trusted organisations, helplines, and support groups.
Read more ββ οΈ Know the danger signs after a head injury
A worsening headache, repeated vomiting, a seizure, unusual drowsiness, slurred speech, or growing confusion all mean: call 10177 or your local emergency number now.
See all warning signs