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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.

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Managing Stress Effectively After TBI, Part I

Managing Stress Effectively After TBI, Part I
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Understanding & Communicating Your Emotions After Brain Injury

Understanding Your Emotions
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Stress Management: How to Reduce, Prevent, and Cope with Stress

Stress Management: How to Reduce, Prevent, and Cope with Stress
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The Emotional Consequences of Concussion

The Emotional Consequences of Concussion
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Mental Illness and Brain Injury Are Not a Dual Diagnosis

Mental Illness and Brain Injury Are Not a Dual Diagnosis
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TBI and PTSD Often Go Hand-in-Hand

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A service member jumps out of an Air Force C-130J Hercules during a military freefall jumpmaster course over Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 11, 2020. DoD Photo By: Air Force Senior Airman Savannah Waters
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Stress and Stress Management Post-TBI

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Why Is There So Much Uncertainty and Anxiety After a Family Member Sustains a Brain Injury?

Uncertainty and Anxiety in the Family After TBI 
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How Can Finding Positive Things to Focus on Help with Recovery After Brain Injury?

How Can Finding Positive Things to Focus on Help with Recovery After Brain Injury?
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How to Help People Who Have Trouble Coping with Their Brain Injury
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Depression and Anxiety Common Even Years After TBI
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