Identity Issues After Traumatic Brain Injury
- September 21, 2021
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- by The New Focus Team

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) typically results from a harsh or violent blow to the head creating damage to brain cells or tissue. In mild cases, brain cells may only be affected temporarily, however in more severe cases traumatic brain injury can result in bruising, torn tissues, bleeding, and other physical damage to the brain. Severe […]
Traumatic Brain Injuries May Lead to Academic Issues
- May 7, 2021
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- by The New Focus Team

Traumatic Brain Injuries among children and teens are a leading cause of death and disability, with nearly 30,000 children a year sustaining a brain injury that will cause permanent damage to their brains. Researchers claim that due to unreported concussions and other sports-related injuries, this number could be even higher. Students who sustain traumatic brain […]
Traumatic Brain Injuries in Teens: After Effects and How You Can Help
- March 24, 2021
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- by The New Focus Team

If your teen has suffered a traumatic brain injury, they may appear to look the same on the outside, but inside their brain has undergone massive changes. They may have difficulty moving, speaking, or concentrating, and they might experience lingering physical and emotional symptoms and mood changes. The recovery process from traumatic brain injuries will […]
Aftermath: Traumatic Brain Injuries and Emotional Issues
- April 10, 2019
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- by The New Focus Team

While your body remembers the impact of a traumatic event, your brain is more forgetful after suffering traumatic brain injuries that can damage neural connections, executive functioning, and emotion regulation. Traumatic Brain Injuries can be caused by a variety of external sources, including concussions, sports, car accidents, falls, military service, or assaults. As the causes […]