Coping with concussion and mild traumatic brain injury : a guide to living with the challenges associated with post concussion syndrome and brain trauma

Stoler, Diane Roberts. (Author). Hill, Barbara Albers. (Added Author).

Summary: A comprehensive guide to improving mental clarity and quality of life in the aftermath of a concussion draws on the expertise of a neuropsychologist and concussion survivor to counsel patients and caregivers on how to manage symptoms ranging from migraines and depression to sleep problems and memory loss.

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ISBN: 9781583334768 (alk. paper)
ISBN: 1583334769 (alk. paper)
Physical Description: print
xi, 378 : pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Publisher: New York : Avery, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA), [2013]

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Includes index.

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A word about brain injury labels -- Concussion/mild traumatic brain injury : an overview. What is a concussion/mild traumatic brain injury? ; Symptoms of concussion/mild traumatic brain injury ; Types of concussion/mild traumatic brain injury ; Leading causes of concussion/mild traumatic brain injury ; Diagnosing and assessing concussion/mild traumatic brain injury and post concussion syndrome (PCS) ; Approaches to treating post concussion syndrome (PCS) -- Physical aspects. Symptoms of post concussion syndrome (PCS) ; Fatigue ; Headaches ; Sleep disturbances ; Dizziness and imbalance ; Vision and light sensitivity problems ; Hearing and noise problems ; Muscular and motor problems ; Sensory and metabolic disturbances ; Chronic pain/post traumatic pain (PTP) ; Sexual problems ; Post traumatic seizures (PTS) -- Mental aspects. Attention and concentration problems ; Memory problems ; Problems with reasoning, planning, and understanding ; Speech and language problems ; Academic performance problems -- Emotional aspects. Post-injury psychological reactions and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ; Alcohol, drug, and substance abuse ; Moods and behavior ; Psychiatric disorders ; Grieving -- Recovering. Rehabilitation ; Financial issues ; Living with someone with post concussion syndrome (PCS) ; Outcomes of concussion/mild traumatic brain injury -- Future innovations. Advances in the prevention, assessment, and treatment of concussion/mild traumatic brain injury -- On with living again.