Kessler Foundation Disability Rehabilitation Research And Employment
When a brain injury disrupts your sleep
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Read the transcription - https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-05/When%20a%20brain%20injury%20disrupts%20your%20sleep-Transcription.pdf In people with traumatic brain injury, disruptions to sleep are pervasive, affecting 50% to 70% of people and manifesting as difficulties in falling asleep or frequent nighttime awakenings. The repercussions of inadequate sleep can encompass daytime fatigue, cognitive challenges, emotional instability, and even heightened vulnerability to depression and strained relationships. After TBI, insomnia often persists as a prevalent sleep problem, impacting peoples' overall well-being. Research conducted by scientists at Kessler Foundation underscored the enduring nature of post-TBI insomnia, with 60% experiencing improvements while 40% continued to grapple with sleep disturbances, resulting in heightened fatigue, depression, and hindered daily activities. Notably, the study revealed the significance of good sleep hygiene in mitigating these challenges and highligh