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Student Overcomes Concussion, Regains Welsh Language Skills

2/11/2026

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Ellis Pears, a 19-year-old law student from Cardiff, sustained a concussion in a severe car crash in November 2024.
After the crash, he struggled to speak Welsh, his primary language, causing isolation at Aberystwyth University.
He then faced anxiety, flashbacks, and low mood that affected his studies.
By June 2025, he had regained his language skills and improved mental health, aided by outdoor activities and the what3words app for safety.

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Story summary

Ellis Pears, a 19-year-old law student from Cardiff, sustained a concussion in a severe car crash in November 2024.
After the crash, he struggled to speak Welsh, his primary language, causing isolation at Aberystwyth University.
He then faced anxiety, flashbacks, and low mood that affected his studies.
By June 2025, he had regained his language skills and improved mental health, aided by outdoor activities and the what3words app for safety.