Brain injury results in altered brain cell functions due to traumatic or non-traumatic causes, leading to long-lasting effects. Recovery demands significant effort and resilience, requiring months or years and support from family, friends, and healthcare professionals. Invisible disabilities, which are not outwardly visible, can severely impact quality of life, affecting daily activities, relationships, and careers. Statistics on these disabilities are often inaccurate due to difficulties in identification, with one in six people globally estimated to live with a disability, many of whom do not display visible signs.
A brain injury means that brain cells and their function are altered, which can have long-term and sometimes permanent effects on daily life.
Dealing with the after-effects of a brain injury requires hard work, patience, resilience, understanding, acceptance, and support from family, friends, and professionals.
Invisible disabilities are not immediately apparent and can significantly affect an individual's quality of life, relationships, and career prospects.
Statistics on invisible disabilities lack accuracy due to challenges in identifying and documenting them, with one in six living with a disability globally.
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