Fostering Emotional Plasticity in Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation

AbstractStrokes and other forms of acquired brain injuries (ABIs) are leading causes of disability worldwide and often have serious physical, cognitive, and psychological consequences. ABI patients are at a serious risk for acquiring mental health issues. It is crucial for ABI survivors to engage in rehabilitation interventions focused on psychological development and affective well-being. In this article, we discuss the concept of emotional plasticity as a promising tool to improve psychological adjustment and rehabilitation in ABI survivors. Emotional plasticity can be understood as a branch of neurological plasticity that speaks to the brain ’s capacity for change in the emotional domain.
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research