Experiencing Mental Illness After a Traumatic Brain Injury

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In recognition of the millions of Americans who suffer from a mental illness, we take a look at how traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, affect mental health. While TBIs are known for their physical effects, such as decreased motor function, fewer people understand the impacts these injuries have on mental health.

Traumatic brain injuries have long been known to alter a survivor’s mood, personality, and behavior. Many of these changes are associated with mental illness. A survivor may experience temporary or permanent symptoms of illness, depending on the nature and severity of the TBI.

Read more in an article by Andrew Gowdown, BIASC Board Member by clicking here.