Concussion associated with suicide risk

(JAMA Network) Experiencing concussions or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) was associated with increased risk of suicide in a new analysis but the absolute risk was small because nearly all patients diagnosed with concussion or TBI didn't die by suicide. Data from 17 studies for more than 700,000 patients diagnosed with concussion or mild TBI and more than 6.2 million people without such diagnoses were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news