Social Workers Help People Recover from Mild Brain InjuriesZev Yochanan Berkowitz

Social Workers Help People Recover from Mild Brain Injuries

Zev Yochanan Berkowitz is a licensed clinical social worker who helps children, families, and couples at his private practice offices in Teaneck, New Jersey, and the Upper West Side of New York City. Zev Yochanan Berkowitz helps patients with a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

Social Workers Help People Recover from Mild Brain Injuries

According to a recent study by a University of Washington researcher, social workers play an instrumental role in the mental health recovery of patients diagnosed with mild brain injuries. The study suggests that a 20-minute conversation with a social worker can substantially reduce the functional decline of the more than a million Americans diagnosed with mild brain injuries each year. If mild brain injuries are not properly diagnosed and treated in emergency rooms, the research shows that many patients will have prolonged difficulty with routine tasks, depression, and memory loss.

Social Workers Help People Recover from Mild Brain Injuries

Properly trained social workers can inform patients about possible symptoms and help them with coping strategies, such as avoiding alcohol and getting rest. In addition to immediate support, social workers can connect patients to support groups and outside counselors for follow-up care.