Developmental Crisis in Adolescents Following Severe Head Injury

Severe head injury causes significant health and social problems. Among adolescents and young adults such trauma is particularly devastating in that developmental progress is halted and prolonged dependency engendered. It is important for social workers to understand the dynamics of this process in order to help such patients and their families cope with their long-term consequences. Common sequelae of severe head injury are outlined, and various approaches to intervention suggested.