Recognizing and managing symptoms

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and concussion can affect a person physically, emotionally, cognitively, and behaviorally. Learn about strategies to support active recovery and related activities of daily life.

In this section

  • Physical symptoms: Balance and dizziness, chronic pain, headaches, hearing, sensory sensitivity, trigger points, and vision
  • Thinking and communication: Attention, auditory processing, communication, memory, and problem-solving
  • Emotions and behavior: Adjustment-related disorder, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress
  • Sleep: Coping with sleep challenges and tips for better sleep

 

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