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Mental health and brain injury
Following a brain injury, some survivors may begin to experience problems or changes with their mental health..
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How to cope with memory problems after brain injury
With the help of our online communities, we discuss some of the strategies that can be used to cope with memory problems after brain injury.
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Animation: Memory loss after brain injury
Our 'Memory loss after brain injury' animation aims to raise awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by those affected.
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7 signs of executive dysfunction after brain injury
Executive dysfunction is a term used to collectively describe impairment in the 'executive functions' - the key cognitive, emotional and behavioural skills that are used to navigate through life.
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The Headway helpline: You're not alone
Headway’s free, confidential helpline is available to anyone with a question about brain injury - from survivors and carers to students and professionals.
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A day in the life of a Headway helpline consultant
There is no standard call to Headway’s helpline. In the complex field of brain injury, it is rare that peoples’ situations are alike.
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Drained by fatigue?
Fatigue is one of the most commonly reported effects of a brain injury. Unlike 'normal' fatigue, which is time-limited and alleviated by rest, the intense feeling of fatigue after brain injury may be present most of the time and can have a significant impact on quality of life.
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Mindfulness and me
For many brain injury survivors, mindfulness is an essential practice that helps to regulate their mental health, mood changes, and memory.
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Top 10 tips for staying safe online
The internet is an amazing resource, allowing people to form social connections and support networks, as well as accessing more information than ever before… all at the click of a button.
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We're all going on an assisted holiday
In this article we focus on some of the supported holiday options that are available, and give some top tips to help you plan your perfect getaway
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10 things not to say to someone with a brain injury
People with a brain injury often face comments from well-meaning family members, friends and strangers that only add to the frustration of living with a complex and often invisible condition.
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Coping with Christmas in hospital
Following a brain injury many people have to spend weeks, months or even years in hospital, and this may sadly fall over the festive period.
