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Coping with concussion and mild traumatic brain injury : a guide to living with the challenges associated with post concussion syndrome and brain trauma / Diane Roberts Stoler, Ed.D., and Barbara Albers Hill.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Avery, [2013]Description: xxii, 378 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1583334769 (pbk.)
  • 9781583334768 (pbk.)
Uniform titles:
  • Coping with mild traumatic brain injury
Subject(s):
Contents:
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.
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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Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 617.481 S875 Available 33111007494129
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

A comprehensive guide for improving memory, focus, and quality of life in the aftermath of a concussion.

Often presenting itself after a head trauma, concussion- or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)- can cause chronic migraines, depression, memory, and sleep problems that can last for years, referred to as post concussion syndrome (PCS).

Neuropsychologist and concussion survivor Dr. Diane Roberts Stoler is the authority on all aspects of the recovery process. Coping with Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury is a lifeline for patients, parents, and other caregivers.

Originally published as: Coping with mild traumatic brain injury. c1998.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

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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