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Concussion symptom severity, not race or income, tied to teen anxiety and depression
Original: New research finds race, income not linked to adolescents' mental health postconcussion, but symptom severity worsens anxiety, depression
New research from the University of South Carolina finds that race and income are not linked to adolescents' mental health outcomes after a concussion. Instead, the severity of post-concussion symptoms is what worsens anxiety and depression in young patients. The findings suggest clinicians should focus on symptom management rather than demographic factors when assessing mental health risks in teenagers recovering from concussion.
Why now: The study offers a fresh, potentially practice-changing insight into which adolescents are most at risk of mental health problems after concussion.
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- New research finds race, income not linked to adolescents' mental health postconcussion, but symptom severity worsens anxiety, depression · University of South Carolina
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