Shannon L. Edmed is a Neurologist based in Brisbane, QLD, Australia. In day-to-day practice, Shannon looks after people who are dealing with brain injuries and the knock-on effects that can follow. That might be after a concussion, a traumatic brain injury, or ongoing symptoms that make it hard to feel like yourself again.
Because the brain and the mind are closely linked, appointments often cover both physical and emotional symptoms. In many cases, people are managing Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) alongside headaches, memory issues, poor sleep, or a “foggy” feeling. At times, stress and trauma can also make recovery feel slower, so it helps to treat the full picture rather than just one part.
Shannon’s approach is practical and grounded. Conversations focus on what’s been happening, what affects daily life, and what changes might help most right now. Sometimes symptoms improve with the right plan and the right support. Other times, it takes a bit of sorting through triggers, patterns, and coping strategies, while also keeping an eye on the neurological side.
Over time, Shannon builds care around the person, not just the diagnosis. For someone with concussion or traumatic brain injury, that can mean discussing recovery expectations, monitoring symptoms, and guiding next steps when things don’t settle as expected. For anxiety and PTSD, the goal is often to reduce distress and help people feel more steady and in control, even when symptoms come in waves.
In terms of experience, Shannon has experience caring for patients with neurological concerns, especially conditions that affect the brain after injury. Training is also grounded in neurology, which helps with understanding how injuries can show up in thinking, mood, and physical wellbeing.
Research is part of staying current. Shannon keeps up with new learning in concussion and brain injury care, and also understands how modern mental health care fits with neurological symptoms. That way, advice can stay up to date and realistic for everyday life.
Clinical trials are not listed here, but the focus stays on safe, evidence-based care in the clinic. If a patient ever needs more specialised input, Shannon works through the best available options and referral pathways based on what’s going on.
