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Why Aggression, Irritability, and Depression Are Common After Brain Injury

Changes in or damage to the brain make emotional and behavioral issues common after a TBI.

Fatigue After Brain Injury: Getting Tired of Being So Tired

Depression, pain, sleep disturbance, and neuroendocrine abnormalities can all be reasons for extreme post-TBI fatigue.

Brian D. Greenwald, MD

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Sleeping Problems

Symptoms

From Olympic Hopeful to TBI: Lesley LeMasurier's Story

When her concussions started to affect her on and off the slopes, competitive alpine ski racer Lesley LeMasurier knew something was wrong.

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The Invisible Injuries of War: Impact on Military Families and Children

Many children may develop symptoms that mirror those of their injured military parent. Learn more.

Depression After Brain Injury

Depression after brain injury is a common but serious problem. But it's treatable — don't ignore it.

Fact Sheet on Computer Access

Learn what can help from computer hardware and software that can speak for non-verbal people to programs to assist those with learning disabilities to more easily perform cognitive activities.

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Physical Therapy for Brain Injury

People with brain injury invariably improve on some or many levels with physical therapy. Learn more.

Brain Imaging: What Are the Different Types?

What are the different types of brain imaging?

Three Thousand and Some Change

"The average person has 3,000 thoughts every day ... I’d be interested to see how many of mine begin with, “I forgive…” and “I am grateful for….” and “I am capable of….”

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Engaging Veterans and Families to Enhance Service Delivery

A thorough toolkit to help veterans and their families get the services they need.

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Making a Difference #13: Sammy

Watch how the lives of Sammy and his parents have taken new shape since his injury. "Life changes, priorities change ..."

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Making a Difference #12: Erroll

Six years after a car wreck, Erroll teaches elementary school PE. "I'm probably the most positive person you'll ever meet."

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Making a Difference #11: Adriana

Learn about one young woman who has not stopped working tenaciously on her recovery since the moment she woke up from her coma.

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Making a Difference #4: The Consequences of Injury

Learn about the most common changes that can occur after a TBI -- from memory problems to an unawareness of one's deficits.

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Proving in Court That a Brain Injury Merits Workers Compensation

Medical experts are key, even in the court room.

Shana De Caro, Esq.

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Legal Issues

Head Injury, Rising Heart Rate, and Diabetes: A Crappy Combo

Being diagnosed with something like diabetes after a TBI seems like a cruel slap in the face.

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The Hidden Secret of Brain Injury: Hypothalamus Dysfunction

"Why did I look like the Michelin Man — puffy, round faced, fat feet, no bones showing?"

With Brain Injury, Problems Mean Derailment

"It doesn’t take much to derail a person with a brain injury ... "

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A Friend's "Accident" Brings It All Back

"Hearing the news of my friend's car crash was like reliving the emotions and pain of my own crash and the battles afterwards ..."

Shireen Jeejeebhoy's Brain Injury Blog

Funny and irreverent, Shireen Jeejeehboy shares her brain injury blog that is full of stories and great information.

Re-establishing Normalcy

Trauma is a fact of life, but it doesn't have to be a life sentence. Learn to heal your body and mind after post-deployment syndrome.

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Can Symptoms of TBI Show Up a Few Years After an Injury?

Learn how a TBI can play a role in a child’s motor skills and language development.

Jane Gillett, MD

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Diagnosing & Treating Brain Injury

The Dangers and Misunderstandings of a Second TBI

Hear what happens to one young girl who has a minor TBI while snowboarding ... and a serious car crash months before.

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What Does Your Scar Tissue Look Like?

Why brain injury should be called the "invisible monster."

Traumatic Brain Injury and Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation

Learn why inpatient rehab can be so important for successful recovery after a moderate or severe TBI.