This episode explores the effectiveness of the Designs for Strong Minds (DSM) cognitive rehabilitation program in helping patients with mild to moderate posttraumatic head injuries regain cognitive function. The author begins by discussing the impact of head injuries on cognition and the challenges of addressing secondary brain damage. The article then presents the DSM program, outlining its unique approach based on mediation, visual puzzles, and a focus on the patient's pre-injury cognitive abilities. The article includes detailed case studies and examples of DSM exercises to illustrate how the program helps patients recover various cognitive skills, such as attention, memory, and problem-solving.