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"Trauma to the head sets the brain in motion inside the skull. Depending upon the degree and direction of the forces applied, the brain can be damaged in many different ways...cels distant from the site of the trauma may die over a period of days, weeks, months or years."           Here are the basics for understanding how trauma damages the structure and functioning of the brain, and how this translates into disruption of the client's personal, family, social and work life.   What Is A Brain Injury? Behavioral Disorders Cognitive Disorders Common Symptoms of Brain Injury Depression Dizziness Dreaming Disorder Driving Effects On The Brain Effects on the Family Effects on Social Relationships Epidemiology of Brain Injury Epilepsy Geriatric Headache   Imbalance Neuroendocrine Disturbances Nutritional Support Obesity Perceptual Disorders Pain Disorder Psychological Considerations Prevention of  Brain Injury Proving a Brain Injury Occurred Recovery Sleep Disorder Substance Abuse Toxic Exposure

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