The specific long-lasting effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) \u2013 whether due to accidents, high-impact sports or other causes \u2013 are difficult to pin down. From concussion-related lawsuits brought against the National Football League, specialists know that TBI is often correlated with depression, dementia and cognitive impairment. Scientific research into the field is complex and, so far, limited, but a new study has shed light on TBI’s effects on teenagers’ mental health.<\/p>\n
The study included nearly 5,000 public school students from 11 to 20 years old in Ontario, Canada. The students were asked whether they had ever suffered TBI (defined as a head injury that resulted in at least five minutes of unconsciousness or at least one overnight stay at a hospital). Their mental and emotional health was then assessed with a questionnaire on symptoms of anxiety, depression and social dysfunction. They were asked whether they had ever considered or attempted suicide, (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The specific long-lasting effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) \u2013 whether due to accidents, high-impact sports or other causes \u2013 are difficult to pin down. From concussion-related lawsuits brought against the National Football League, specialists know that TBI is often…<\/span><\/p>\n