An acquired brain injury (ABI) is damage to the brain occurring after birth and not related to a degenerative or congenital condition. The two type types of ABI are traumatic and non-traumatic.

Traumatic:  caused by something outside the body (e.g. assault, sports injury, fall, etc.).

Non-traumatic:  caused by something inside the body (e.g. aneurysm, tumor, ischemic stroke, opioid overdose, etc.).

Did you know there is a Concussion Clinic at UPEI?  If you have had a concussion (ABI) and continue to have concussive symptoms (physical, cognitive, or emotional) this clinic may be for you.  For more information or to request an appointment, contact concussionclinic@upei.ca