This chapter discusses the lack of information and support provided to individuals who have experienced concussions, and explores the impact of ADHD and gender on concussion recovery. It also highlights the challenges of diagnosing concussions and the misconception surrounding prolonged rest as the best approach for recovery.
Concussions are hard to diagnose, often get missed, and not always taken seriously.
And if you're not a professional athlete, it can be surprisingly hard to get clear information on how to manage and recover afterwards. Why?
The brain is your most important organ, after all!
This week, we try and make sense of the confusion around concussions.