Major Signs Of A Traumatic Brain Injury

Depression Or Anxiety

One of the most difficult issues a traumatic brain injury can cause is depression or anxiety, and it can be quite common years later for an individual to still be experiencing one or both. Recent studies have discovered more than sixty percent of patients who have experienced a traumatic brain injury had psychiatric disorders, such as depression or anxiety, up to five and a half years after their initial injury. As a result of these recent findings, many medical professionals recommend that patients with a TBI should be screened for psychiatric disorders multiple times post-injury, so proper treatment and therapies can be administered as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression following a brain injury is relatively normal, as it is a life-changing event, and unfortunately, stress and anxiety can not only lead to depression but also restlessness, sleeplessness, difficulty concentrating and completing tasks, as well as social issues. Anxiety and depression can cause symptoms such as mood swings, hopelessness and sadness, shortness of breath, and feelings of panic and despair.

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