Healio (1/30, Weldon) reports, “Mild traumatic brain injuries may raise the risk for affective and behavioral disorders in children, according to research published in Pediatrics.” In the study, overall, “patients with mTBIs were 25% more likely to be diagnosed with an affective disorder, which included depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress.”
Related Links:
— “Mild brain injuries associated with mental, behavioral issues in children,” Rose Weldon, Healio, January 30, 2024