Correlation between resilience and cognitive functioning in veterans with traumatic brain injury

Resilience in veterans with brain trauma remote period has received considerable attention over the past years. Cognitive functioning is described among factors that may influence resilience and included modern theoretical models of this positive psychology phenomenon. However, characteristics relationship between cognitive traumatic injury (TBI) was not studied empirically. Therefore, purpose study to gain better understanding possible association Ukrainian war period. This 146 who were admitted two clinical hospitals for veterans. The Connor-Davidson Scale Montreal Assessment used. present shows lower total several domains associated less effective regardless TBI type (whether it concussion or mild cerebral contusion). Moreover, such correlation still after excluding effect age, education like number traumas time since last TBI. Overall, we found empirical evidence good (especially executive functions, memory, attention, abstract thinking, orientation) essential even years more on ability adapt than education, characteristics. Educating use their potential compensate restrictions possibly lead overcoming adversities counteracting risks des­adaptation events. psychological interventions improving readapt recover should consider include component educating reserve limitations thrive. Studies related appear be promising.