A hidden brain injury is usually a mild TBI or concussion where there was no obvious loss of consciousness, major hospital stay, or dramatic imaging findings, yet the brain was still injured. These injuries are common after car accidents, sports impacts, falls, or whiplash-type events.

Concussions are one of the most common childhood injuries — and one of the most misunderstood. While many people associate concussions with a loss of consciousness, the truth is that most children who sustain a concussion never black out at all. That means it's very easy for a concussion to go unrecognized, unaddressed, and untreated.

Discover why brain injuries can change emotions, memory, and relationships—and how counseling, neurofeedback, and trauma-informed care can support healing for individuals and families after TBI.