Heads – Help for Concussion Recovery
Heads helps you monitor symptoms and follow a personalized recovery plan, ensuring a safe return to daily life.
Get a recovery plan that adapts to your symptoms and progress. Built with experts to help you return safely to work, study and life.
Use Heads to gradually return to work, school, and social life — without pressure. You’ll get structure to recover at your own pace.
“Everyone who sees their doctor with a concussion should be recommended this app.”
“I often push myself too hard at work. The app helps me understand my limits and gives structure to my recovery.”
“The audio clips really helped me understand that what I was going through was normal — and that things would get better.”
“It’s great to have something to lean on in daily life.”
Discover how the Heads app can help you get healthy safer, faster and with fewer setbacks.
Keep a log of your symptoms to better understand your recovery process.
Follow a tailored plan designed to help you safely return to your daily activities.
Listen to short clips on rest, screen-time, sleep, activity and mental health and more — made for real-life recovery.
Send content to family, friends, teachers or coworkers — so they can support you better.
Explore common concerns and expert advice to help you navigate your recovery journey with confidence.
If you suspect a concussion or experience severe symptoms like persistent headaches, confusion, or dizziness, it's important to consult a healthcare professional promptly.
Limit screen time at first, especially in the first 1-2 days. As your symptoms improve, you can slowly increase your screen use — just like with other activities in your recovery plan. For more details read our blog post on the topic: headsrecovery.com/post/screens-and-concussion
Returning to work or school should happen gradually. Communicate with your teacher or employer about your needs, and take it step by step. The Heads app can help you plan a safe return and have content you can share with your school or employer.
Support from loved ones makes a big difference. Encourage them to listen to the audio clips in the Heads app to better understand what you’re going through and how they can support you best.
Everyone’s recovery is different. Most people feel better within 2–4 weeks, but it’s normal for symptoms to last longer. The important thing is to go at your own pace and push yourself enough to regrow but not so much you experience a setback and make sure you consult the right treatment clinics for your unique situation.
It’s normal to feel worse during activity. That doesn’t always mean you’ve done too much. If your symptoms settle again shortly after, you may have found just the right level of challenge. And even if you did push too far and symptoms linger — that doesn’t mean you’ve gone backwards. It’s simply your brain telling you it needs more rest.
Pay attention to these signals. You can use them to adjust what you do next — or log them in the Heads app and get guidance that fits where you are right now.
Yes — many people feel more emotional, overwhelmed or anxious after a concussion. These symptoms are part of how the brain reacts and recovers. If it’s affecting your everyday life, don’t hesitate to seek support.
Yes — after the first 1-2 days physical activity is actually an essentiel part of your recovery. Just start gently and follow your plan. If your symptoms increase significantly or persist after you have taken a break, take a step back and try again another day.