About the research
People who suffer a brain injury, after an accident or stroke, often face social problems. They lose friends, face problems at work and their relationships fall apart more often than average. But what makes social contact so difficult after a brain injury? Neuropsychologist Annemarie Stiekema (Maastricht University) lists the main insights from research for you.
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