HIGHLY COMMENDED for the British Medical Awards book prize for Popular Medicine. Up 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 may also experience 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, '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, particularly if large areas of daily life are affected. People in these situations often face challenges due to contradictory opinions about the causes of their ongoing difficulties, which may stem from neurological brain injury or other factors. This can make finding the right services or expertise after a traumatic brain injury very difficult.

Additionally, there is a distinct lack of good, science-based information for patients regarding the best ways to manage post-concussion syndrome (PCS). Consequently, those with prolonged difficulties often find their situation confusing, frustrating, and stressful.

Dr. Nigel King, an expert in this area, has written a valuable book that weaves together useful knowledge on this topic. It clarifies complex issues faced by those suffering from prolonged problems and offers practical, science-based self-help guidance for managing TBI difficulties. Through cognitive rehabilitation techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approaches for associated mental health complications of PCS, this much-needed book provides assistance, hope, and understanding for what can be a highly disabling and misunderstood condition.

Pages: 240, Year of Publication: 1001, Dimensions: 12.3x12.3cm