As the doctor in this video states, a concussion can take years to heal. Some people say that in severe cases, the brain never fully recovers.

That means recovery can be a very long road ahead. It can be lonely and isolating to walk that road alone. If you are concussed, you need to ensure that you have people supporting you along the way. If you know someone that is concussed, you should know that they might need your support in the long-term. 

Reach out to parent/guardians, family, medical professionals, schools, and support groups to make sure that the care needed is availble until the end. 

A concussion is an invisible injury. When someone who is concussed has difficulty following a conversation, lash out angrily, or have recurring headaches, only the people who know they have a concussion are aware that these are concussion symptoms. 

Other people will just be frustrated. 

So it is important to have the people around be aware of the concussion. This means teachers, coaches, employers, friends, and family. They can help you navigate school, work, and other difficult circumstances.