The brain is a fascinatingly complex organ that controls every aspect of our body – movements, thoughts and feelings, memories, senses and ability to communicate. When injury or disease impairs our brain's ability to function, it can impact our ability to carry on our normal daily lives.

What is Brain Injury? Injury can occur in a number of ways, with results that range from mild to severe.

Functions of the Brain Understanding how the brain works helps in understanding how brain injury affects people's ability to function.

How Does Brain Injury Occur? Where an injury occurs in the brain determines how an individual is affected.

Detecting Brain Injury Medical experts use a combination of tools to evaluate brain injury.

What Happens After Brain Injury? Rehabilitation helps return people to their homes, work and the community.

Links To Other Brain Injury Sources Information on brain injury is available from a number of sources.