It’s All In Your Head
and that’s why it matters.
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The Brain Health Trust is a Cape Town-based non-profit dedicated to protecting brain health in South African sport.
We work with sports teams, community groups, and healthcare partners to raise awareness around the causes, consequences, and management of concussions. Our goal is to build a culture of care, where brain health is taken seriously — on the field, in the clinic, and for life.
Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries (mTBIs)
A concussion is a brain injury caused by a direct blow to the head or a forceful impact to the body that causes the brain to move rapidly within the skull. It can affect how a person thinks, feels, behaves, and functions. While many people recover fully with the right care, others experience ongoing symptoms that can impact daily life, performance, and overall well-being.
One of the greatest challenges is that mTBI is often an invisible injury. Individuals may not recognise the full extent of their impairment, or may hesitate to report symptoms out of fear, stigma, or difficulty articulating what they’re experiencing.
We believe protecting the brain is not a personal responsibility, it’s a shared one.
The people closest to you are often the first to notice something’s not right.
A teammate, coach, or parent might spot changes others miss, such as hesitation after a hit, confusion, or just not being themselves. When it comes to concussion, these early signs matter. The Brain Health Trust encourages a culture where speaking up is normal, safe, and supported. If you notice something, say something. Trust your instincts. Looking out for each other is one of the most powerful ways to protect brain health — on and off the field.
We work with sports clubs and community programmes that have an existing infrastructure and culture of care.
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