ABSTRACT

This popular and bestselling book has been brought up to date with the latest information on caring for someone with a head injury. Newly published, it includes an additional chapter on long term emotional adjustment, plus extended sections on other types of brain injury, returning to work, anger management and improving insight and awareness. This book is the ultimate guide to the hidden psychological, social, behavioural and emotional problems caused by head injury for professionals, families and carers. Practical, down-to-earth and written in a jargon-free style, it addresses the medical problems, rehabilitation and adjustment of individuals and families to the realities of life after head injury. Containing personal experiences, factual information and research and specific guidance and practical advice on ways of dealing with difficulties connected with head injury, this new and updated version will be an essential addition to the resources of all professionals working with people with a head injury.

chapter 2|20 pages

What Happens in a Head Injury

chapter 3|20 pages

The Road Towards Recovery

chapter 7|-76 pages

Head Injury: A Family Affair

chapter 8|24 pages

Special Issues

chapter 9|47 pages

Long-Term Emotional Adjustment: Letting Go

chapter |1 pages

Prevention of Head Injury