A Third of Kids Develop a Mental Health Problem After Concussion

4th May, 2021

7 May 2021, Newsletter, OT, PT, School Psych, TBI

[Source: Science Daily]

A third of children and adolescents develop a mental health problem after a concussion, which could persist for several years post-injury, according to a new literature review.

The research, led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found mental health should be evaluated as part of standard pediatric concussion assessment and management.

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