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March is Brain Injury Awareness Month: Anxiety and Agoraphobia After Brain Injury

Categories: Brain Injury Awareness Month|

Many people do not realize that two of the most common challenges after a brain injury are anxiety and agoraphobia, the fear of leaving home, or being in unfamiliar places. These conditions can significantly impact a survivor’s quality of life, leading to increased isolation and making it difficult to return to daily routines. While much[...]

Part 5: The Healing Process After Brain Injury Facilitated by Mental Health Therapy

Categories: Blog Post Series, The Importance Of Therapy|

In this blog series, we delve into the epidemic of loneliness, specifically examining its unique impact on individuals who have endured a brain injury or stroke. Of particular significance is our exploration of the study conducted by Lowe et al. (2021), which focuses on the internal experience of loneliness and identifies five themes that[...]

Part 2: Lonely In My Head

Categories: Blog Post Series|

Let us review what we know about loneliness and brain injury. Loneliness is often described as a silent epidemic affecting individuals in modern society, with a unique impact on those who have experienced adversity such as traumatic brain injury. According to the International Brain Injury Association (IBIA), brain injury stands as a leading global[...]