TBI

• What is the main role of the hypothalamus?

  Maintain homeostasis and regulate hormones.
• What is the role of the amygdala?

  Centre for emotions, emotional behaviour and motivation.
• What is the main role of the prefrontal cortex?

  Delay gratification and impulses, social interactions and behaviour regulation.
• What is the definition of a Traumatic Brain Injury?

  Damage occurred to a fully developed brain (25+).
• What is the definition of Acquired Brain Injury?

  Brain damage caused by events after birth, to a developing brain.
• Damage to the prefrontal cortex can lead to…

  Anger management issues, irritability and impulsiveness.
• Damage to the amygdala can lead to…

  Issues with emotional regulation, impulsivity and poor decision making.
• Damage to the hypothalamus can lead to…

  Hormonal imbalances and irregularity in the body.
• What can cause ABI/TBI?

  An accident, illness (encephalitis), alcohol/drug abuse.
• How is alcohol and TBI linked?

  Alcohol has a toxic effect on the CNS and interferes with B1. Can lead to Korsakoff’s psychosis impairing heart, blood vessels and nervous system. Also leads to higher aggression.
• What is encephalitis?


  An inflammation of the brain either through an infection invading the brain or through the immune system attacking the brain in error.
• How can encephalitis link to aggression?

  May cause uncharacteristic extreme emotion and increase in anger outbursts.