About Brain Injury
The long-term effects of a brain injury or disorder are different for each person, and will vary depending on the type of condition, the nature and location of the injury, and various other factors. The impacts of brain injury are also experienced by family and friends, particularly when the injury has resulted in personality or behaviour change.
Brain injuries are often called the ‘hidden disability’ because, although people can experience significant changes in how they think, feel and relate to others, there may be no outward physical signs of injury. As a result, the problems caused by brain injury can be easily ignored or misunderstood by others.