No two brain injuries are the same, and even a “mild” brain injury can have a vast impact on a survivor’s life, affecting how the individual walks, talks, eats, thinks, and feels.

A commentary, published in the Journal of Neurotrauma, calls for traumatic brain injury to be recognized as a chronic condition as are diabetes, asthma, depression and heart failure.

Many brain injury survivors find it difficult to manage their emotions, which may result in frustration, irritability, social withdrawal, and struggling to maintain relationships.

According to the Brain Injury Association of America, ... Traumatic Brain Injury survivor shares story by: Rachel Ramsey. Posted: Mar 13, 2025 / 08:26 PM EDT. Updated: Mar 14, 2025 / 06:05 AM EDT.

Acknowledging traumatic brain injury as a chronic condition and providing coordinated care will make a difference to patients, their families and to how the healthcare system operates in several ways.