Mary contacted me because of the unabating symptoms of concussion. Her injury was not a serious one, and she had not suffered any loss of consciousness but certainly felt dazed and disoriented for some time after hitting her head. As these…
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Emotional Distress and Symptom Management following Injury and Disease
Our emotional well-being and quality of life depend on how well we can function in our world. When our daily life is disrupted by a major injury like a brain injury, or disease, recovery can be a challenging road ahead,…
Is a concussion a brain injury?
Explaining “concussion” A concussion is a type of acquired brain injury. An acquired brain injury is any injury to the brain that occurs after birth. An acquired brain injury can result from physical trauma (brain injury due to external trauma:…
How can I get better after a concussion
Early care: Most concussions will resolve within days to months with no long-term functional consequences. But concussion recovery depends on many factors including factors that are external as well as internal to the person. Internal factors can include: a person’s…
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