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Brain tumour

A brain tumour is an abnormal growth of cells within or around the structure of the brain. They can impact all areas of the brain and change how a person thinks, feels, and reacts. There are over 120 types of brain tumours, ranging from non-malignant (non-cancerous) to malignant (harmful or cancerous). In some cases, brain […]

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation – also known as rehab or therapy – means building back up physical and cognitive abilities through activities and therapies with trained healthcare professionals following a moderate to severe brain injury. Rehabilitation plans are tailored to the individual for optimal results. Rehabilitation will often be multi-disciplinary: there will be multiple professionals helping with cognitive, […]

Concussion

A concussion is a form of a traumatic brain injury that happens when the brain is shaken within the skull. Concussion is also known as mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) but it does not typically result in structural brain injury identified on diagnostic imaging such as CT or MRI scans. The term mild does not […]

Recovery

A person with a first-time concussion typically recovers fully within a few days to weeks after the injury. No two concussions are the same. This means that recovery is different for everyone. The Living Concussion Guidelines was developed to improve patient care by creating a framework that can be implemented by healthcare professionals to effectively […]

Circle of support

People living with brain injury often feel isolated and alone. This may not be the case immediately after acquiring a brain injury: people drop by to visit or deliver food, there are lots of appointments to go to, and many call and texts asking for updates. You may find that you’re getting a lot of […]

Substance use

Substance use can lead to a brain injury, particularly in the case of opioids or impairment from alcohol and other drugs. It can also occur after a brain injury, creating multiple problems for the person living with a brain injury. Topics in this section include:  Substance use before a brain injury Substance use after brain […]