Trauma

What is trauma?

Trauma consists of psychological trauma, which can result in PTSD, or physical trauma, causing a brain injury. It can lead to unpleasant or debilitating symptoms and diminish your overall quality of life. Treatment at Novoneuro, Inc. can offer you relief.

What are the symptoms of PTSD?

You might encounter PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, after enduring a traumatic experience. Examples include military combat, physical or sexual abuse or assault, or being in an automobile accident or natural disaster. Common PTSD symptoms include:

• Nightmares
• Flashbacks
• Distressing, recurrent memories
• Severe emotional distress
• Avoiding certain people, places, or activities
• Hopelessness or depression
• Memory problems
• Relationship problems
• Irritability or angry outbursts
• Being easily frightened or startled
• Sleeping problems
• Difficulty concentrating

If you have a traumatic brain injury, you may experience some of the same symptoms, such as memory problems or depression, paired with behavioral changes, headaches, nausea or vomiting, ringing in your ears, headaches, fatigue, vision changes, and loss of coordination.

How does my provider diagnose trauma?

Dr. Zarrin and her experienced team complete a comprehensive clinical interview and administer neuropsychological tests to assess cognitive functioning, diagnose your condition, and develop a treatment plan. If she suspects a traumatic brain injury, Dr. Zarrin might recommend a CT scan or MRI.

What are my trauma treatment options?

If you have PTSD, depression, anxiety, or a brain injury, the Novoneuro, Inc. team might recommend one of the following treatments tailored to your individualized needs.

Psychotherapy

During talk therapy or psychotherapy, your therapist helps you adopt behavioral change strategies to cope with PTSD or other mental health disorders better.

Rehabilitation

If you have a traumatic brain injury, getting proper rest and rehabilitation helps you recover as quickly as possible and reduce the risk of long-lasting effects.

Specialist referrals

Depending on the type and severity of your trauma, Dr. Zarrin and her team offer specialist referrals, as needed, to give you the best outcome of healing and recovery.

Don’t live with unpleasant or dangerous symptoms associated with trauma. Schedule an evaluation with specialists at Novoneuro, Inc. by phone or online today.