Healing the traumatized brain : coping after concussion and other brain injuries / Sandeep Vaishnavi, MD, PhD, Vani Rao, MBBS, MD ; foreword by Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH.
"Help with mood, memory, behavior changes & more."--Front cover. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
PART I. Brain Structure and Function. Inner workings -- Structure -- Types of brain injury -- Influences on recovery after brain injury -- PART II. Neural Plasticity. The idea of plasticity -- Recovery from brain injury -- Behavioral therapy -- Stress management -- Cognitive rehabilitation -- Nutrition -- PART III. Emotional Problems Caused By The Traumatized Brain. Depression -- Mania -- Anxiety -- PTSD -- PART IV. Behavioral Disorders Caused by the Traumatized Brain. Psychosis -- Aggression -- Impulsivity -- Substance abuse -- Apathy -- Sleep -- PART V. Cognitive Issues Caused by the Traumatized Brain. Attention -- Memory -- Executive function -- Language -- PART VI. Other Symptoms of the Traumatized Brain. Headaches -- Seizures -- Vision -- Balance -- Hormonal abnormalities -- PART VII. The Traumatized Brain and the Future. Repeated brain injuries -- Future treatments: Brain simulation and plasticity.
Summary:
"Recovering from a brain injury can be a challenging, prolonged process. This book explains how the brain works, how injuries affect the brain, and how to use your brain's own power to recover."--Back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.