Behavioural

Anger

Anger is a very common emotional response after a brain injury and can be directly related to impairments caused by the injury and difficulties with self-regulation.

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Behavioural

Impulsive behaviour

Injury to the frontal lobes after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can affect the area of the brain that normally controls our impulses.

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Behavioural

Self-centredness

The ability to view the world from someone else’s point of view is a complex cognitive skill that occurs in the frontal lobes of the brain.

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Behavioural

Impaired Awareness

Lack of self-awareness is a common outcome for people who sustain brain injuries with frontal lobe damage. Their inability to self-monitor and self-correct behaviour can lead to challenging behaviours.

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Behavioural

Domestic violence

Challenging behaviours after a brain injury can sometimes lead to domestic violence within a family.

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