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<strong>mild</strong> <strong>Traumatic</strong> <strong>Brain</strong> <strong>Injury</strong><br />

1.1 Introduction: <strong>Traumatic</strong> Brian <strong>Injury</strong><br />

1.1.1 What is <strong>Traumatic</strong> <strong>Brain</strong> <strong>Injury</strong>?<br />

1.1.2 Different Levels of TBI<br />

1.1.3 Is TBI The Same Thing As a Concussion?<br />

1.1.4 How Is TBI Diagnosed?<br />

1.1.5 Causes of TBI During Deployment 5<br />

1.1.6 How Long Does It Take To Heal? 6<br />

1.1.7 Predicting The Impact of TBI 6<br />

1.2 Common Concussion Problems 8<br />

1.2.1 Problems Thinking Ability 9<br />

1.2.2. Problems With Moods, Emotions, and Behaviors 10<br />

1.2.3. Problems With Body or Sensory Changes 17<br />

1.2.4 Relationship Between Symptoms 24<br />

1.3 Dealing With Day-to-Day Problems 24<br />

1.3.1 Problems At Work Or School 25<br />

1.3.2. Problems With Relationships 28<br />

1.3.3. Alcohol Or Drug Abuse 29<br />

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