What is mild brain injury?

Mild traumatic brain injury is also called “subtle acquired brain injury.” People with mild or subtle brain injuries have cognitive, psychological and physical symptoms that occur after the injury. They usually do not experience a prolonged period of unconsciousness or coma. In fact, some individuals report no loss of consciousness. The effects of a mild brain injury can range from psychological problems such as depression and anxiety to substance abuse and/or addiction.

Through recent research we have learned that mild brain injury can produce problems that occur long after the initial injury and can affect many aspects of a person’s life.