Lingering concussion complications linked with depressive symptoms

Embargoed until: Publicly released: 2022-12-28 03:00

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If you’ve had a concussion and are one of the 15-30% of people experiencing lingering symptoms, you might be more likely to experience symptoms of depression, according to international researchers. The team reviewed 18 studies with over 9,000 participants and found that the odds of depressive symptoms increased fourfold among people who experienced persistent post-concussion symptoms such as ongoing headaches, fatigue, dizziness, cognitive difficulties, and emotional changes. The results show that, following concussion, patients should be given post-injury support and mental health interventions to better support their long-term recovery, the team says.

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Organisation/s: Holland Bloorview Research Institute, Canada

Funder: Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Scratch reported receiving funds from the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation (via the Holland Family Professorship in Acquired Brain Injury) during the conduct of this study. No other disclosures were reported.

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