Anxiety & Stress

Following a life-changing event like a brain injury, it's normal to feel intense stress. But sometimes stress can build up and lead to anxiety. The main symptoms of anxiety are fear and worry.

Adam’s Tips for Being an Active Participant in Conversations
Personal Stories,6419 | March 13, 2012
One-on-one conversations are easy and fun, but for someone like Adam, who has a brain injury, being in a large group can be challenging.

Stress Management: How to Reduce, Prevent, and Cope with Stress
By: Helpguide.org | June 15, 2011
Stress affects everyone, but it can be worse for people with a brain injury. Here are some indispensable, general strategies.

Stress Symptoms in Relatives After Severe Brain Injury
By: BrainLine | Research Update | June 7, 2011
Post-traumatic stress can affect a person’s family members, too.

DSM-IV-TR Criteria for PTSD
By: National Center for PTSD, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | May 1, 2010
Learn exactly what post-traumatic stress,or PTSD, is and what can trigger it.

Depression and Anxiety Common Even Years After TBI
By: BrainLine | Research Update | January 1, 2010
Regular psychiatric screenings can help identify and treat emotional issues post-TBI.

Managing Crises and Stress Effectively
By: Laura Taylor and Jeffrey Kreutzer | June 19, 2009
Remember: no one is immune, but these strategies may help.

Trastorno de estrés postraumático
By: Instituto Nacional de la Salud Mental | Spanish | April 2, 2009
Este folleto explica que es el trastorno de estrés postraumático, cuando comienza, cuánto tiempo dura, y cómo conseguir ayuda.

Depression and Anxiety
By: Robert J. Hartke | January 1, 2008
Mental health problems can accompany TBI. Learn more about the signs, symptoms, and treatments.

Managing Stress Effectively After TBI, Part II
By: Debbie West and Jeff Kreutzer | January 1, 2003
Ideas and tools to deal with stress and to decrease the amount of it in your life.