TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1996//
TI  - Miserable minority: emotional risk factors that influence the outcome of a mild traumatic brain injury
JO  - Brain injury
A1  - Ruff, R. M.
A1  - Camenzuli, L.
A1  - Mueller, J.
SP  - 551
EP  - 565
VL  - 10
IS  - 8
N2  - Emotional risk factors are explored in four case studies, each of whom had sustained a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI). Selected pre-existing personality traits that compounded the symptom presentation included over-achievement, dependency, grandiosity and borderline personality traits. Premorbid risk factors are described and their influence on co-morbid and post-morbid difficulties is discussed. We also touched upon the therapeutic issues involved in our cases. General treatment considerations are highlighted for dealing with grandiosity, narcissistic features and borderline traits. Over-achievement and perfectionism are discussed in the context of providing treatment for stress management. Finally, the effect of pre-existing emotional trauma combined with the MTBI is discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0269-9052
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -