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The New Frontier of Mental Health (with Dr. Chris Palmer)

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The Importance of Neuroplasticity in Traumatic Brain Injury

The brain can sometimes exhibit what's called neuroplasticity, which means that if some brain cells have died, sometimes other brain regions can take over those functions and help that person function normally again. It is fairly well defined evidence based on numerous studies, people with TBI have a brain energy deficit. We need to think about strategic ways to restore brain energy metabolism. And unfortunately some doctors will imply that these people need to understand how to restore brain metabolism. So many people try to read a book and they can't remember anything so I don't convince them that they are permanently damaged beyond repair. You're going to push yourself just like the person who has broken his leg says you've got

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