Concussion Study

Teens who suffer concussion more likely to attempt suicide, be bullied: study

Posted on Tue, Apr 15, 2014 - 10:00am

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Teenagers who have suffered a traumatic brain injury such as a concussion have a significantly higher risk of attempting suicide, being bullied and seeking help for mental-health issues from crisis help lines, a study has found.

The study by researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital also found adolescents who had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are more likely to become bullies themselves, to be prescribed medication for anxiety and/or depression, to use alcohol or cannabis, and to engage in antisocial behaviours.

SHERYL UBELACKER Reports