Although some of the relationship changes after TBI are difficult and can be painful, there are many things that couples can do in order to enjoy each other and their relationship in new, positive, and meaningful ways.
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This article is about post-traumatic brain injury fatigue (PTBIF). The characteristics and correlates of PTBIF are described. The authors summarize the empirical and theoretical literature on PTBIF, including a variety of biologically based theories for a type of fatigue that is likely to be regulated by ...
What is a concussion?
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a blow to the head which causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This can happen due to a car or bike crash, a fall, an assault, or a sports injury. In ...
Sometimes, it can be hard for people with TBI to control their feelings. This comic talks about changes in mood or feelings that may happen after a traumatic brain injury.
Some people with TBI may have intense mood swings, anxiety, or depression. This difficulty can be caused by damage to the ...
What is the study about?
This study examined: (1) resilience in a group of patients who were post-acute TBI and (2) the relationship between resilience and psychological health. Resilience has been found to correlate with psychological wellness and adaptive coping to a variety of physically and psychologically traumatic situations, including chronic ...
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This study tested a mobile app as a way to measure depression and anxiety for people with TBI. This could allow new ways to measure mood with smartphones for people with TBI. The app was designed to repeatedly ask questions about emotional and physical health to ...
What is the study about?
There is evidence that individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are at a higher risk for chronic health problems. The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence of both medical and psychiatric comorbidities that appeared before and up to 10 years following TBI requiring ...
What is the study about?
This study investigated how resilience at 3 or 6 months following traumatic brain injury predicted quality of life outcomes of patients at 1 and 2 years after injury.
What did the study find?
The authors found that higher resilience scores predicted greater satisfaction with life, lower anxiety and ...
What is the study about?
Resilience is thought to be an important factor in the recovery from traumatic events. It is defined as positive adaptation following trauma or the ability to “bounce back” following such events. This study aims to evaluate aspects of resilience including when people may demonstrate it, factors ...