Brain Damage: The Truth About Trauma
According to recent surveys, 60-80% of the prison population and 53% of homeless persons have suffered brain injuries. While no two brain injuries are alike, certain after effects are common: exhaustion, lack of focus, short-term memory loss and more. This film tells the stories of brain injury survivors, and explores new approaches to helping them through science and changes in social attitudes.
According to recent surveys, 60-80% of the prison population and 53% of homeless persons have suffered brain injuries. While no two brain injuries are alike, certain after effects are common: exhaustion, lack of focus, short-term memory loss and more. This film tells the stories of brain injury survivors, and explores new approaches to helping them through science and changes in social attitudes.
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