03/10/2026
Our friends at the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, acknowledge there can be a significant change in emotions after a brain injury occurs.
The factsheet titled "Changes in Emotions After TBI" states at the top:
The way people experience, or express emotions may change after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). While this can be distressing for
family members and friends, many strategies can help manage these emotional concerns after TBI.
More detailed information is found on this factsheet, which can be found on this website:
Feelings of sadness, frustration and loss are common after brain injury. Learn how TBI can affect your emotions such as irritability, depression, and anxiety.