Emotional consequences and psychotherapy for individuals with mild brain injury.

It is well documented that even mild brain injury can manifest with significant cognitive and emotional symptoms. Undoubtedly, these alterations may result in career, social, and personal consequences. In this article we discuss and summarize psychotherapeutic approaches to be used for individuals with mild brain injury. The primary focus is on providing education and assistance for developing coping strategies. Once an individual recognizes, accepts, and adjusts to the limitations resulting from the brain injury, then a more favorable level of adjustment can occur.