
Struggling with Mental Health After a Significant Injury
A serious injury doesn’t just affect your body, it can deeply impact your mind, your confidence, your relationships, and your daily routines. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained after an injury, you’re not alone. Many people experience stress, depression, or feelings of isolation during recovery, especially when they are unable to participate in their usual activities.
Losing a routine, stepping away from coworkers, experiencing financial stress, or relying on others for help at home can make recovery emotionally heavy. These challenges can create a cycle where physical recovery feels slower because mental health symptoms, like worry, low mood, or fatigue, make everyday tasks harder to manage.
At Balanced Family, we understand that healing goes beyond treating the injury itself. Mental and emotional well-being are essential parts of recovery, and addressing them early can make a significant difference.
How Rehabilitation Psychology Helps
Our rehabilitation psychologists support individuals navigating the emotional and cognitive effects of injury, including trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic medical conditions, or brain injuries.
Their goal is to help clients rebuild confidence, strengthen coping skills, and reconnect with daily activities that bring meaning and stability. Care is collaborative and considers all factors influencing recovery: family support, job demands, physical limitations, and overall health.
Programs Available at Balanced Family
Cognitive Assessment
If things “don’t feel the same” after your injury, forgetfulness, slower thinking, difficulty concentrating, you may be experiencing cognitive effects, which are common even after injuries typically considered physical.
Balanced Family offers a quick, scientifically validated, online Cognitive Assessment that helps you understand your current cognitive health. It’s a check-in, not a test, similar to taking your blood pressure, but for your brain.
Learn more about cognitive assessment tools recommended by Harvard Health:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood
Behavioral Health Intervention (BHI)
If you have an open injury claim, you can access short-term mental health support through BHI. This program provides a safe space to talk through the emotional impacts of your injury, stress, anxiety, depression, family strain, changes in identity, and more. No one should have to navigate recovery alone.
Neuropsychological Evaluations
If deeper cognitive or behavioral concerns remain, a licensed neuropsychologist can provide a comprehensive evaluation. This assessment helps identify the root causes of cognitive or emotional challenges and provides clear, personalized recommendations for treatment and ongoing support.
You Don’t Have to Walk Through This Alone
Injury recovery comes with unexpected emotional layers, but support is available.
If you are struggling with mental health after a significant injury, Balanced Family is here to help you feel grounded, supported, and confident again.
Contact us today to get connected with the right support.


