Traumatic Brain Injury

As we mark Brain Injury Awareness Month, which occurs in March of each year, I'm heartened to see progress in the attention given to the needs of TBI patients through new research initiatives, books dedicated to recovery, and more extensive resources within the TBI community. Still, much about healing the brain after trauma remains a mystery. As we continue to uncover the brain’s ability to rewire itself due to neuroplasticity, further efforts are needed to address the silent epidemic of brain injuries, particularly in the [...]

On top of the well-known symptoms you may experience after a head injury—including short-term memory deficits, difficulty focusing and concentrating, fatigue, noise and light sensitivity, headaches, vomiting or nausea, vision problems, balance issues, emotional dysregulation, and sleeping disturbances—there are a host of other lesser known effects to brain and body functioning that can occur. These symptoms can continue for months or even years, despite the severity of the injury. Read More on Psychology Today