💙 Supporting Children & Teenagers After a Family Brain Injury

💙 Supporting Children & Teenagers After a Family Brain Injury

When someone experiences a brain injury, the impact is felt by the whole family – including children and teenagers. While adults may be focused on treatment and recovery, young people are often left trying to understand changes they don’t have the words to explain.

Whether it’s a parent, sibling or close family member, brain injury can bring uncertainty, worry and lots of unanswered questions. Having the right information can help children and teenagers feel more informed, reassured and supported during a difficult time.

That’s why we’d like to highlight three fantastic free resources created by Headway UK and Headway Ireland, designed specifically for young people and the adults supporting them.

📘 Supporting Children When a Parent Has Had a Brain Injury (Headway UK)
https://www.headway.org.uk/media/11989/supporting-children-when-a-parent-has-had-a-brain-injury-publication.pdf

🧒 A Kid’s Guide to Brain Injury (Headway Ireland)
https://headway.ie/app/uploads/2023/06/a_kids_guide_to_brain_injury_2-1.pdf

🧑 A Teen’s Guide to Brain Injury (Headway Ireland)
https://headway.ie/app/uploads/2023/06/a_teens_guide_to_brain_injury_1.pdf

These easy-to-read guides explain brain injury in an age-appropriate way, answer common questions and offer practical advice to help families start important conversations.

If you know a family affected by brain injury, please consider sharing these resources—they could make a real difference.

With thanks to Headway UK and Headway Ireland for creating these valuable guides and supporting families affected by brain injury.

Best wishes,

The Headway Sussex Team