People with TBI move through many stages of recovery after their injury. When TBI patients return home after their injury, they may face some unique challenges. Home life after TBI can be overwhelming or difficult, for both patients and their families and caregivers.
This infocomic, the second in a 3-part series, ...
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 ...
Our featured video and brief video clips show the impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on 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.
Our featured video and brief video clips show the impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on a couple’s relationship. Hugh and Rosemary Rawlins share how they worked with TBI Model System researchers to address challenges they faced after Hugh experienced a TBI.
During a traumatic brain injury and early stages of recovery, people may experience many changes. Because of damage to the brain, they may feel confused or disoriented. Or, they may have trouble with some physical activity. Luckily, there are many types of brain injury therapies and TBI rehabilitation that can ...
Recovering from a traumatic brain injury is a long-term process that affects the person with TBI and their family and caregivers. This comic describes the stages of recovery and provides some strategies for managing TBI.
In the first few weeks after a brain injury, brain function is often decreased. Beyond the ...
It’s common for people with a traumatic brain injury to have trouble sleeping. This comic includes information about sleep problems after TBI and how to improve your sleep.
Sleep wake cycles may be affected by damage to certain parts of the brain. Because of this, people with TBI may have trouble ...
Part of the Hot Topics Series: TBI and Depression Our featured video shows the impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on 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. ...
A TBI can cause damage in the brain or to the nerves that makes muscles not respond as they should. This is called spasticity. This comic explains spasticity and what can be done to improve symptoms of it.
This infocomic follows a TBI survivor as she learns to different ways of ...
After a TBI, it is common to experience anxiety. Anxiety is closely related to pain, and each can make the other worse. This comic explains the relationship between pain and anxiety and demonstrates strategies to help manage both conditions.
This infocomic follows a TBI survivor as anxiety and pain cause problems ...
Our featured video shows Jason Cowper and Tonya Howell as they share their stories of coming to terms with changes in their memory, and strategies they use to compensate for these changes. The video also includes the perspectives of health care professionals at the Texas TBI Model System of TIRR ...
After TBI, it is common to have a variety of different emotional and cognitive issues. Pain can make these problems worse, and these problems can make pain feel worse. This comic helps to explain the common effects of pain and what you can do about them.
This infocomic follows a TBI ...
Pain is an unpleasant sensation that can range from mild to severe. It is usually considered chronic when it lasts more than three months. Many people with TBI have chronic pain at some time or another. This comic helps to explain the different types of pain and their effects.
This infocomic ...
Part of the Hot Topics Series: Relationships after Traumatic Brain Injury Our featured video shows the impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on a couple’s relationship. Hugh and Rosemary Rawlins share how they worked with TBI Model System researchers to address challenges they faced after Hugh experienced a TBI. ...
Many people with traumatic brain injury have headaches for some time after their injury. This comic talks about headache symptoms that often occur after a traumatic brain injury.
Headaches can get in the way of everyday activities. The infocomic includes information about four different types of headaches that people experience after ...