A recent study showed that children with preexisting mental health problems face more challenges in recovering from concussions. The research, led by Dr. Matthew Grady from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, found that troubled kids not only exhibit more emotional symptoms after a concussion but also take a longer time to fully recover. The study… Continue reading Children With Mental Health Conditions Recover More Slowly From Concussions
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A Traumatic Brain Injury Can Happen to Anyone
Did you know that 1.7 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury each year? Or that the term includes any type of blow, bump or jolt to the head or penetrating head injury that disrupts normal brain function? March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time for reinforcing the seriousness of head injuries, given that… Continue reading A Traumatic Brain Injury Can Happen to Anyone