{
  "abstract": "International research has repeatedly demonstrated that people with lived experience of domestic abuse (DA) are at increased risk of experiencing both traumatic and hypoxic brain injuries. In 2024, Brainkind launched their ‘Too Many to Count’ report exploring the prevalence of brain injury in survivors of DA in the UK. Consistent with previous studies half the participants were found to have a history indicative of brain injury, 80% had experienced a serious blow to the head and 75% disclosed having been held in a way they felt they couldn’t breathe. The women who screened positive for a history indicative of brain injury, were also found to be significantly more likely to report moderate to severe levels of post-concussion and post-traumatic stress symptoms illustrating the complex interactions between brain injury and mental health symptoms, and highlighting the challenges associated with diagnosing brain injury in this population. The long- term often ‘hidden’ consequences of brain injury (e.g., executive dysfunction) have potential to perpetuate the cycles of domestic abuse. It is therefore critical that we continue to research and raise awareness of brain injury in this context.",
  "authors": [
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, Brainkind, Honorary Research Fellow University College London, Div of Psychology and Lang Sciences"
      ],
      "name": "Annmarie Burns"
    }
  ],
  "title": "Too many to count: brain injury in the context of domestic abuse",
  "uid": "cf9e79f1-9a9d-58e5-8d1e-73710106a8e4"
}