When School Makes You Worse: Academic Considerations in Concussion and Post-Concussion Syndrome Recovery makes the case concerning why a concussion is a neurological energy balance issue and discusses why cognitive rest should be one of the cornerstones of a concussion management program. The DVD introduces the concept of cognitive rest and explains why individuals who suffer from a concussion need it. The DVD also reviews the barriers to achieving it. In addition, the DVD details the steps that need to be undertaken to ensure that high school-and college-age athletes get sufficient cognitive rest.