@article{ref1,
title="Examining the relationship between mild traumatic brain injuries and development of mental illness disorders in a mid-term follow up period",
journal="American journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation",
year="2022",
author="Wilder, J. Heath and Gupta, Sanchita S. and Kelly, Grace C. and Logarbo, J. Nicholas and Sanchez, Santiago L. and Williams, Garrett H. and Sherman, William F.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: The sequalae of mild concussions continue to emerge with increased awareness in sports-related injuries. This study aimed to quantify the number of patients who are affected by a mental illness within three years of a concussion and identify whether demographic differences exist that may influence a mental illness diagnosis. <br><br>DESIGN: Using a nationwide database, data was queried for a diagnosis of concussion, capturing patients aged 18 to 45 with no previous mental illness, and then identified if these patients were diagnosed with a mental illness within three years of their concussion. The mental illnesses specifically chosen for this study included depression, anxiety, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar, and schizophrenia. <br><br>RESULTS: Within 3 years following a concussion, 48% of patients were later diagnosed with a mental illness. All of the mental illnesses this study chose to evaluate were present in a higher proportion of patients following a concussion than the general population. <br><br>CONCLUSION: The mechanism between concussions and mental illness remains unclear. A large proportion of patients who suffer from a concussion are later diagnosed with a mental illness within 3 years. Patients with a history of a prior concussion may benefit from screening for the development of a mental illness.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0894-9115",
doi="10.1097/PHM.0000000000001985",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PHM.0000000000001985"
}