Brain Health
What is better for your brain health: Being physically and mentally active OR ignoring recommendations from your doctor
Being physically and mentally active
True/False: TBI Recovery Looks the Same for Everyone
False
True/False: Doing repetitive things that bore us counts as Cognitive Stimulation
False
What week of group is this?
8
Emotional Wellness does NOT include which of the following:
A) Being Aware
B) Resting
C) Doing Hobbies
D) Ignoring Our Feelings
D) Ignoring Our Feelings
Good Brain Health Can Help…..
A) Slow Recovery
B) Worsen Mood
C) Improve Thinking
D) Make Friends
C) Improve Thinking
True/False: Symptoms of a TBI may persist even after treatment
True
The Secrets to Cognitive Stimulation Include
A) Being Bored
B) Eating
C) Doing the same things
D) Being interested and having variety
D) Being interested and having variety
Which pop star got engaged to a football player this year?
Taylor Swift
Who are Some of the Providers that can help us with our emotional wellness?
Psychologists, psychiatrists, LMSW, LCSW, MFT, LPC, LMHC, Psychiatric NP
Adults should try to get _____ hours of sleep each night.
a) 5 or 6
b) 7 - 9
c) 10 - 14
d) two
b) 7 - 9
True or False: Brain injury increases the risk of depression or anxiety.
True
Give us examples of cognitive stimulation!
•Conversation
•Board games
•Brain games
•Puzzles
•Reading
•Music
•Art
•Rehabilitation
What is Dr. Fullen's favorite sports team?
Eagles
Who are Some of the Providers that can help us with our emotional wellness?
Yes
The _______ diet is beneficial for brain health:
a) MIND
b) High protein
c) Weight Watchers
d) Zero fat
a) MIND
After a TBI you may experience which of the following changes?
a) physical
b) emotional
c) cognitive
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
What are some consequences of NOT engaging in cognitive stimulation?
•Slows recovery
•Leads to slower processing
•Causes low mood
•Impacts energy
Where did Elvis grow up?
Tupelo, MS
What are some signs of PTSD?
Mood changes, flashbacks or nightmares, sleep changes, negative view of the world, avoidance of reminders, etc.
Which of the following meals would be BEST for your brain health?
a) McDonalds McRib and fries
b) Roasted salmon with brown rice and spinach
c) Medium rare steak with broccoli
d) Dark chocolate cake
b) Roasted salmon with brown rice and spinach
What is Self-Efficacy?
Belief in oneself and their abilities
What are some benefits of engaging in cognitive stimulation?
•Improves cognition
•Improves mood
•Improves sleep
•Increases connection
•Improves energy
•Decreases progression of dementia
What is the full name of the UAMS TBI Support Group?
Rehabilitation Inspiration Support and Education (RISE)
Is the risk of depression after TBI greater in the 1st year after injury or 5 years after injury?
5 years after injury?