Systematic review addressing how anomalies of executive function after traumatic brain injury (TBI) can translate into altered social behavior that has an impact on a person’s capacity to live safely and independently in the community.
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This article discusses potential behavioral problems that can present a challenge for rehabilitation staff during acute rehabilitation following traumatic brain injury (TBI).
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Systematic review of the evidence that childhood traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with risk behavior in adolescence and young adulthood.
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A brain injury can affect the skills needed to drive safely. If and when an injured person may safely return to driving should be addressed early in recovery.
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Did you know your phone can actually be a tool in your brain injury recovery? There are so many low cost and free apps for just about anything, including helping to keep you relaxed, organized, or to keep track of health information.
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The symptoms caused by a brain injury can increase the likelihood of abusing substances like opioids to temporarily relieve physical pain. Opioid addiction is on the rise, which is why it’s important to understand how it affects the brain injury community.
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Alcohol and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are closely related. This factsheet describes negative effects that may occur from alcohol use after a TBI.
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Understanding what puts an individual at risk for a stroke, how to spot a stroke in the moment, and what recovery looks like are the three main concepts covered in this document.
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Staying socially connected and finding activities that are rewarding and fun can be difficult to do, but is a critical part of brain injury recovery and returning to a new normal.
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Changes in sexual functioning are common after TBI. If you are experiencing sexual problems, there are things you can do to help resolve these problems.
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