#16: Post-concussion syndrome sleep & hope (Dr. Diaz-Arrastia part 2)

Post-concussion syndrome causes sleep problems for many of us. What is the reason behind this, what processes cause sleep disorders after sustaining a traumatic brain injury? Dr. Ramon Diaz-Arrastia explains in this Concussion Stories episode. Before he does that, he talks about the absolute and essential need for medical professionals to give hope to patients with a traumatic brain injury - especially to those of us who experience a prolonged concussion or post-concussion syndrome. There are a lot of reasons for hope when it comes to complete recovery from a mild traumatic brain injury (this is a concussion)!

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Table of contents:

[01:17] Hope for post-concussion syndrome recovery
[07:30] Neuroplasticity and evidence-based therapies
[12:20] Post-concussion syndrome sleep disorders
[17:54] Post-concussion syndrome and vivid dreams