יום רביעי, יוני 01, 2005
NRI Article
The Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute (NRI) offers multiple mid- and long-term programs and services for adults age 18 and older with a primary diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury or other acquired neurological problem.
What causes the inability to control anger and aggression after injury?
There is a correlation between the location of the brain lesion and the appearance of anger and aggression. This trait is frequently present when the lesions affect the frontal lobe. Anger and aggression seem to be caused by a reduction of impulse control as the result of the brain lesions.
What are neurobehavioral problems?
Neurobehavioral problems are behavior problems that are attributed to specific aspects of a brain injury. Sometimes normal inhibitions and judgment are reduced due to the injury. Individuals may develop difficulty with self-regulation or self-control, impulse control, over arousal, frustration tolerance and problems in perception. They may overreact to situations, get angry without provocation, or behave in socially inappropriate ways. In some cases, medications are effective in assisting them with behavior control. A neuropsychologist may help design an appropriate behavior learning strategy.
Is this what's happening to me??? ¶ 8:05 PM
The Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute (NRI) offers multiple mid- and long-term programs and services for adults age 18 and older with a primary diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury or other acquired neurological problem.
What causes the inability to control anger and aggression after injury?
There is a correlation between the location of the brain lesion and the appearance of anger and aggression. This trait is frequently present when the lesions affect the frontal lobe. Anger and aggression seem to be caused by a reduction of impulse control as the result of the brain lesions.
What are neurobehavioral problems?
Neurobehavioral problems are behavior problems that are attributed to specific aspects of a brain injury. Sometimes normal inhibitions and judgment are reduced due to the injury. Individuals may develop difficulty with self-regulation or self-control, impulse control, over arousal, frustration tolerance and problems in perception. They may overreact to situations, get angry without provocation, or behave in socially inappropriate ways. In some cases, medications are effective in assisting them with behavior control. A neuropsychologist may help design an appropriate behavior learning strategy.
Is this what's happening to me??? ¶ 8:05 PM
