Book DescriptionIt happens in an instantsquealing breaks, a ladder that gives way, a pool cue swung in a moment of ragebut the affects of a blunt-force trauma to the head can last a lifetime One of the more common injuries that can affect cognitive function, mild traumatic brain injury, or MTBI, affects more that half a million Americans each овите year, and research suggests that as many as 6 5 million Americans are living with the effects of MTBI For the first time ever, this book assembles facts about MTBI together with a research-based program that readers can use to overcome the disadvantages of traumatic brain injury The book addresses the emotional issues that often accompany MTBI, especially anxiety and depression Readers learn basic self-help strategies to counteract problems that may be caused by the injury The later chapters discuss the four major domains of cognitive function and ways in which individuals can challenge their limitations and repair specific brain functions Thebook concludes with an exploration of the various potential long-term affects of MTBI and the outside resources available to assist readers.  Tangeri2004 г 174 стр ISBN 1572243619.