TBI a Life-altering condition
Long before the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan made TBI a household acronym for Traumatic Brain Injury, millions of Americans were already struggling with lifelong disabilities brought on by head injury. Commonly known as "the silent epidemic," TBI, caused by a blow to the head or a penetrating injury, is a leading cause of death and disability in children and young adults. Brain injury can produce a smorgasbord of symptoms, from debilitating fatigue and memory loss to difficulty concentrating and problem-solving. Anxiety and depression come with the territory. Severe complications, including epilepsy, aren't unusual after severe brain injury.
