If your loved one has experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you know that its effects can be devastating and often challenging to understand. It may feel like your world has shifted on its axis, and you'll never get your bearings. Navigating the morass of doctors, medical terms, and the healthcare system can be daunting, especially when you want only what's best for the person you love. More than 6.3 million Americans have a severe disability caused by a traumatic brain injury. Because it's so commonplace but little talked of, TBI is often called the ''silent epidemic.'' In these pages, Dr. Cassidy walks you through the different types of brain injury, explodes the common myths surrounding it, demonstrates how TBI may affect memory, behavior, and social interaction, explores the newest options in treatment and rehabilitation, and shows you how to hold on to your sense of self as you journey through. Along with the practical information you'll need, Mind Storms offers a constellation of instructive, moving stories from families and patients who are slowly but surely finding their way back. Their experiences are sure to inspire you and yours.