Acquired Brain Injury And Mental Health

The person who has sustained a significant Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), particularly where there has been damage to the frontal lobes and associated neuronal networks. Those with ABI are at increased risk of developing psychological and psychiatric problems, even in the absence of a prior history of mental illness.

Damage to these regions of the brain may result in emotional and behavioural dysregulation, such as loss of normal control of emotions and behaviour, including problems such as:

• Reduced motivation.
• Reduced ability to complete daily activities.
• Reduced empathy.
• Emotional lability.
• Reduced impulse control (i.e. reduced ability to control expression of emotions and behaviour).
• Agitation.
• Aggressive behaviour.
• Impaired judgement.
• Socially inappropriate behaviour.
• Sexually unwanted behaviour.
• Reduced insight/awareness

Sabanu Care staff are trained to assist those with ABI, by encouraging and promoting their independence and providing care with patience and empathy. Staff at Sabanu Care assist with daily tasks, such as personal care, grocery shopping, domestic tasks, medication assistance, and companionship.