A brain injury can damage both mechanical and neurological processes and result in a variety of hearing difficulties. Accurate diagnosis and treatment are essential.
Read MoreThis Advisory briefly summarizes key elements of TBI and describe its relevance to behavioral health, including recommendations for how behavioral health professionals can better meet the needs of patients who have a history of TBI.
Read MoreThis article provides information about controlling your anger after an injury, the dangers of anger, recognizing early warning signs for anger, and ideas about how to better control anger.
Read MoreDiagnosing a brain injury is not always as simple as getting a scan or picture of the brain. This is why something like a neuropsychological evaluation can help pinpoint the issues someone is having, what it causing it, and how to treat it effectively.
Read MoreLos efectos de una lesión cerebral y una enfermedad mental pueden parecer muy similares, por lo que comprender la relación entre ambas es importante para que las personas puedan defenderse a sí mismas y para que los profesionales médicos realicen diagnósticos precisos.
Read MoreThe effects of brain injury and mental illness can look very similar, which is why understanding the relationship between the two is important for individuals to advocate for themselves and for medical professionals to make accurate diagnoses.
Read MoreLife after a brain injury can be overwhelming for both the survivor and family members. Counseling is simply another form of therapy that helps people recover and adjust emotionally after their accident.
Read MoreA brain injury can change the way people feel or express emotions, including anxiety, anger, and irritability. This articles covers several types of emotional problems and provides potential strategies for dealing with them.
Read MoreThis summary describes findings from a systematic review conducted to evaluate the evidence supporting pharmacologic, other biological (e.g., electroconvulsive therapy), and psychotherapeutic or rehabilitation treatments for depression after TBI
Read MoreFeeling sad is a normal response to the losses and changes a person faces after TBI. There is cause for concern when feeling depressed or losing interest in usual activities occurs at least several days per week and lasts for more than two weeks.
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