Condition: Brain health

Self-advocacy and the rehabilitation process

Self-advocacy and the rehabilitation process

Self-advocacy is learning about and deciding what is best for you, mentally and physically, and then taking steps to get the right support and tools into place. It can take time and courage to do, but it is well worth the effort.  This article provides guidance to...
Understanding the emotional impact of brain injury

Understanding the emotional impact of brain injury

In the wake of a brain injury, emotional changes are common. About 31% of stroke survivors, and about 50% of people recovering from a moderate to severe TBI experience episodes of depression. Rates are even higher for people with post-stroke aphasia at about 68%....