The Traumatized Brain: A Family Guide to Understanding Mood, Memory, and Behavior after Brain Injury (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)

This book answered so many questions I’ve had for a very long time about my TBI. It made sense of my brain rehab records terminology and now I know where the brain bleeding was. I have memory problems and confused on why my brain never got better like the hospital said it would. Now I understand what happened to me and all my biggest questions like why do my adhd meds work even though I didn’t have adhd before the accident. Well worth the read.

I purchased THE TRAUMATIZED BRAIN on AMAZON after it was selected and reviewed in JOHNS HOPKINS MAGAZINE as an approachable and effectively informative book on a complicated and painful injury.Drs. Vani Rao and Sandeep Vaishnave's THE TRAUMATIZED BRAIN made the origins, causes, symptoms, up to date treatment options for traumatized brain injury (TBI) understandable to a layperson. I realized the "big picture" of the structure and function of the human without using a medical dictionary.The authors' ultimate goal is to help the Traumatic Brain Injured (TBI) survivor, and/or the caretakers, family members, and the professionalspecialists in the medical, nursing, and social work fields best assist the TBI survivor to learn how to recover from the trauma of brain injury. THE TRAUMATIZED BRAIN will encourage removal of remnants of lingering stigma still associated with psychiatry and mental illness.Professional specialists in the medical, nursing, and social work fields will gain education about exciting developments still in the research stage. I read this page turning THE TRAUMATIZED BRAIN one time so far. I intent to reread. I found this book helpful for my own emotional and mood problems. Reading THE TRAUMATIZED BRAIN is a journey with the authors exploring the structure and function of the brain, the various ways traumatic brain injury affects the brain, and the emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and general neurological symptoms of THE TRAUMATIZEDBRAIN.

My son recently experienced a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and I was searching for resources for after the hospital discharge. This book met my expectations. I felt it was very informative, yet simple to understand. I appreciated the brain anatomy explanations, as well as the care suggestion. Each chapter covered an area of interest for recovery, and it provided “caregiver” support as well as patient encouragement. I would recommend this book to anyone experiencing a TBI, and my heart goes out them as they adjust to their new normal.

This book covers the causes, consequences and treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). It is a great resource for individuals and caregivers of individuals with TBI. The writing is clear, and easy to follow. The authors cover new developments in treatment of TBI. All dimensions of TBI are covered, both physical and psychological. However, there is one significant part missing: what happens to an individual when TBI causes hormonal deficit(s). For example, damage to the pituitary happens often in TBI, and some research indicates that it is more prevalent than previously thought. Perhaps future editions of the book will cover this important dimension of brain injury.

I got a tbi in the Marines three years ago. It's been a struggle. But with this book me and my family gained an understanding of my condition. It's helped alot. I definitely recommend it

I am currently being treated by Dr. Rao after three failed attempts to see other neuropsychiatrists. Her immediate recognition of my TBI has been instrumental in my recovery process.After reading this it is clear that throughout my life I have suffered many of the symptoms described and never been treated for any of them. With her help I was able to get the long term disability that I need and am entitled to in order to begin my healing process.If you've ever had any kind of brain injury, read this book.

Very informative and helpful for those with a loved one dealing with a TBI. I wish I had this book several years ago to help understand what my son was/is going though after suffering a head injury due to a car wreck. Written in a way to easily comprehend it answered a lot of questions for me and helped me understand what my son has been going through. The information comes from two well experienced doctors in the field of head trauma. I will be passing this book on to other family members to better inform them of what my son is experiencing.

Great book with lots of detailed info regarding brain injury recovery. This is a simple read perhaps best suited for when the initial emotional impact of the injury has passed and you've moved on to practical solutions.

Verry good has helped understand what is going on I side my own head.

Delivered quickly and is an easy read. Used it for a psychology paper.

great book, informative.