Neurobiological and Psychological Aspects of Brain Recovery

The importance of this unique book's approach lies in addressing the impact of neurobiological factors as well as psychological influences on brain recovery following injury. There is growing evidence that emotional, motivational, and cognitive factors along with personality traits play a crucial role in brain plasticity, resilience, and recovery. Topics include synaptic and neuronal plasticity, development of brain reserves, biological markers, environmental factors, emotional resilience, and personality traits. By combining the latest research on neural mechanisms and psychological resilience the authors present a book that will help lead to the development of better treatment strategies for functional recovery from brain damage. The new edition is fully updated throughout and contains completely new chapters on brain recovery in childhood, epigenetic aspects of brain recovery, and artificial intelligence techniques in traumatic brain injury research.

Laura Petrosini, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Psychophysiology at the University 'Sapienza' of Rome and is responsible for the Lab of Experimental and Behavioral Neurophysiology at Santa Lucia Foundation in Rome. Neuronal and psychological approaches to brain functioning are her specific areas of interest.