Overcoming Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

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An indispensable guide to managing post-concussion symptoms after a mild traumatic brain injury. Part of the Overcoming series, which has helped over 1 million readers using CBT techniques. Practical advice for managing the after effects of a mild head injuryIf you have suffered a mild traumatic brain injury (or 'mild head injury') you may have found yourself with persisting post-concussion symptoms which mean that the injury feels anything but mild. These could include headaches, dizziness, fatigue, irritability, sleep disturbance, memory difficulties, depression, concentration problems, anxiety, reduced thinking stamina or nausea. You may also have received contradictory opinions about whether the ongoing symptoms are caused by neurological brain injury or other factors. This valuable book weaves together the most useful knowledge on these difficulties and provides practical self-help guidance for managing them. Using evidence-based techniques, this much needed book provides help, hope and understanding for what can be a highly disabling and misunderstood condition.NIGEL KING is a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist. He is the Head of Department of Clinical Neuropsychology at the Community Head Injury Service, Aylesbury and a Fellow of Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford. He has published widely on mild traumatic brain injury and post-concussion syndrome and he co-edited Psychological Approaches to Rehabilitation After Traumatic Brain Injury.Overcoming self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. Many guides in the Overcoming series are recommended by the UK Department of Health under the Books on Prescription scheme.Series Editor: Professor Peter Cooper HIGHLY COMMENDED for the British Medical Awards book prize for Popular MedicineUp to 10% of people will suffer a mild head injury (or 'mild traumatic brain injury') in their lifetime and up to 50% of those people will also find they have lingering post-concussion symptoms in the months or years afterwards. These symptoms can include headaches, dizziness, fatigue, irritability, sleep disturbance, reduced day-to-day memory, poor concentration, taking longer to think, 'muzzy' headedness, depression, anxiety, tinnitus, blurred or double vision, sensitivity to light or noise, frustration, nausea, restlessness and sensitivity to alcohol. In such circumstances the 'mild' head injury may feel anything but mild. This is particularly so if large areas of your day to day life are affected. People in these circumstances can have their difficulties compounded by the very different explanations for their persisting difficulties. These usually involve receiving contradictory opinions about the extent to which ongoing symptoms are caused by neurological brain injury or other factors. These complicating factors can make it very difficult to find the right kind of service or expertise after a TBI. Patients can easily feel like they are being ''pushed from pillar to post" when trying to find services that can help with their problems. On top of all of this, there is a distinct lack of good, science- based information for patients about the best ways to manage PCS. It is therefore very common for those who experience prolonged difficulties to find their situation extremely confusing, frustrating and stressful. Dr Nigel King is an expert with much experience in this area, and has written a very valuable book weaving together the most useful knowledge in this area. It clarifies some of the complex issues for those who suffer with prolonged problems and provides practical, science-based self-help guidance for managing TBI difficulties. Using cognitive rehabilitation techniques and CBT approaches for the associated mental health complications of PCS, this much need book provides help, hope and understanding for what can be a highly disabling and misunderstood condition.

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Pagina's: 176, Editie: Eerste editie, Paperback, Little, Brown Book Group