Posted by Richard Maddicks
3rd January 2025
by Molly Myers, Assistant Psychologist Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and dementia are two significant public health concerns, with recent psychological research providing valuable insights into the complex relationship between them. Understanding how TBI influences the risk of developing dementia is essential for developing preventive measures, targeted interventions, and comprehensive care strategies. Image by Milad Fakurian More…
Posted by Richard Maddicks
1st October 2024
by Victoria Allen, Senior Assistant Psychologist What is mTBI? Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, often referred to as mTBI, might sound minor, but it can have serious implications. The American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) defines mTBI as a brain injury resulting from trauma that leads to loss of More…
Posted by Richard Maddicks
16th August 2024
by Molly Myers, Assistant Psychologist Photo by Mae Dulay on Unsplash As a practice that specialises in neuropsychology, we are all too familiar with the devastating and often permanent physical and psychological effects road traffic incidents have on patients. Research shows that road traffic incidents are one of the leading causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries More…
Posted by Richard Maddicks
14th July 2023
Written by Olivia Fretwell, Assistant Psychologist. In honour of Samaritan’s annual ‘Talk to Us’ campaign throughout July, this blog will discuss the heart-breaking and complex issue of suicidality in our population, whilst remaining focused on those who have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI). As defined by Headway, TBI is trauma to the brain, caused More…
