Condition: Brain health

Understanding the emotional impact of brain injury

Understanding the emotional impact of brain injury

In the wake of a brain injury, emotional changes are common. About 31% of stroke survivors, and about 50% of people recovering from a moderate to severe TBI experience episodes of depression. Rates are even higher for people with post-stroke aphasia at about 68%....
Laugh a little! How laughing helps reduce stress

Laugh a little! How laughing helps reduce stress

These times are unprecedented. COVID-19 turned the world on its head, yielding public health emergency responses that leave many feeling uncertain, exposed, and frightened. With so much ambiguity there is one thing for certain: being in a constant state of distress is...