Coping with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

A Guide to Living with the Challenges Associated with Concussion/Brain Injury

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On sale Nov 01, 1997 | 352 Pages | 9780895297914

Mild traumatic brain injury is one of the most commonly misdiagnosed problems in the United States today. Symptoms can mimic those of a stroke, depression, or chronic fatigue syndrome. Authors Stoler and Hill offer clear information on the different types of brain injury, as well as the treatment options available.
Coping with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Acknowledgments
Foreword
Preface
A Word about the Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Label
About This Book
Part One. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury - An Overview
Introduction
1. What Is Mild Traumatic Brain Injury?
2. Diagnosing Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
3. Approaches to Treating MTBI
Part Two. Physical Aspects
Introduction
4. Fatigue
5. Headaches
6. Dizziness
7. Sexuality
8. Vision Problems
9. Hearing Problems
10. Sensory and Metabolic Disturbances
11. Muscular and Motor Problems
12. Seizures
Part Three. Mental Aspects
Introduction
13. Attention and Concentration
14. Memory
15. Reasoning, Planning, and Understanding
16. Speech and Language
17. Academic Performance
Part Four. Emotional Aspects
Introduction
18. Postinjury Reactions
19. Moods and Behavior
20. Psychiatric Disorders
21. Grieving
Part Five. Recovering
Introduction
22. Rehabilitation
23. Financial Issues
24. Living with Someone with an MTBI
25. Outcomes of MTBi
Conclusion: On with Living Again
Glossary
Resources
References for Further Reading
Index
Diane Roberts Stoler, EdD, is a neuropsychologist and a practicing board-certified health and sports psychologist. She is a sought-after international speaker and lives in Massachusetts. View titles by Diane Roberts Stoler Ed.D.

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Mild traumatic brain injury is one of the most commonly misdiagnosed problems in the United States today. Symptoms can mimic those of a stroke, depression, or chronic fatigue syndrome. Authors Stoler and Hill offer clear information on the different types of brain injury, as well as the treatment options available.

Table of Contents

Coping with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Acknowledgments
Foreword
Preface
A Word about the Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Label
About This Book
Part One. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury - An Overview
Introduction
1. What Is Mild Traumatic Brain Injury?
2. Diagnosing Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
3. Approaches to Treating MTBI
Part Two. Physical Aspects
Introduction
4. Fatigue
5. Headaches
6. Dizziness
7. Sexuality
8. Vision Problems
9. Hearing Problems
10. Sensory and Metabolic Disturbances
11. Muscular and Motor Problems
12. Seizures
Part Three. Mental Aspects
Introduction
13. Attention and Concentration
14. Memory
15. Reasoning, Planning, and Understanding
16. Speech and Language
17. Academic Performance
Part Four. Emotional Aspects
Introduction
18. Postinjury Reactions
19. Moods and Behavior
20. Psychiatric Disorders
21. Grieving
Part Five. Recovering
Introduction
22. Rehabilitation
23. Financial Issues
24. Living with Someone with an MTBI
25. Outcomes of MTBi
Conclusion: On with Living Again
Glossary
Resources
References for Further Reading
Index

Author

Diane Roberts Stoler, EdD, is a neuropsychologist and a practicing board-certified health and sports psychologist. She is a sought-after international speaker and lives in Massachusetts. View titles by Diane Roberts Stoler Ed.D.

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