What is the study about?
This study reported on whether a specific, genetically variable neurotransmission pathway in the brain could provide information about prognosis for recovery from traumatic brain injury (TBI). In particular, the researchers developed hypotheses about gene variants within this pathway and their potential relationship to problems thinking after ...
What is the study about?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) may impact one’s self-awareness of emotional and behavioral functioning. This study looked at how changes in self-awareness and depression affect what people with TBI report about their memory, health-related qualityof-life (QoL), and satisfaction with life.
What did the study find?
The investigators reported their ...
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?
The most common complication after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is post-traumatic depression (PTD). This study looked at whether inflammation profiles from the acute phase of TBI can predict risk for PTD 6 and 12 months after the injury. People with TBI may have better outcomes ...
What is spasticity?
Spasticity is the uncontrolled overactivity of muscles caused by disrupted signals from the brain. It is common in persons with more severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). People with spasticity may feel as if their muscles have tightened and will not relax or stretch. They may also feel muscle ...
What is the study about?
This project aims to develop a case definition and diagnostic criteria for post-traumatic confusional state (PTCS) following traumatic brain injury (TBI). The study describes clinical findings that establish a diagnosis of PTCS. Second, the study presents criteria for describing recovery from severe states of altered consciousness, ...
What are irritability, anger, and aggression and how can you recognize them?
Irritability is an emotional state in which a person has a short temper and is easily annoyed or angered. As a result, small things can lead to harsh reactions (for example, snapping at family or friends). This is most ...
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 ...
What is the study about?
The study explored the problem solving treatment (PST) for service members with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The study tested the effectiveness of the treatment in reducing concussive symptoms. PST is a telephone-based treatment, also known as telehealth.
What did the study find?
Researchers propose that the telephone-based PST ...
What is the study about?
This study aims to address the gap in treatments for psychological distress (feeling sad, afraid, anxious, depressed, etc.) in persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI). This study examined Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT is focused on helping people to accept whatever they are thinking or ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on TBI and Depression. Brandon Blake and Michelle Kauffman share how they worked with TBI Model System researchers to address challenges they faced with depression after experiencing a TBI.
Brandon Blake: You know, my ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on TBI and Depression. Dr. Jesse Fann discusses What Is Depression?
Depression is different for everybody. People experience it in different ways. However, it’s important to think of depression, particularly the most clinically significant ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on TBI and Depression. Dr. Jesse Fann discusses Why Do People Get Depression After TBI?
So, there are a number of reasons why people get depressed after a brain injury. There are a lot ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on TBI and Depression. Dr. Peter C. Esselman discusses Depression vs. Situational Sadness.
It’s a life changing situation that an individual has had a significant brain injury. And there is appropriately some situational sadness ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on TBI and Depression. Dr. Jesse Fann discusses How Prevalent Is Depression?
Depression or major depression is significantly more common after traumatic brain injury than in the general population. For example, in the year ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on TBI and Depression. Dr. Chuck Bombardier discusses Why Is It Important to Treat Depression in People with TBI?
One of the reasons I think it’s so important to recognize and treat depression is ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on TBI and Depression. Dr. Chuck Bombardier discusses Stigma of Depression as a Barrier to Treatment.
I think the greatest barrier to getting treatment, from what I’ve seen on the – from the person’s ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on TBI and Depression. Dr. Samantha Artherholt discusses Why It's Critical to Treat Depression in People with TBI.
I think there’s so much that goes into that in terms of depression after brain injury. ...