Concussions in high school athletes may be a risk factor for suicide

(University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) Concussion, the most common form of traumatic brain injury, has been linked to an increased risk of depression and suicide in adults. Now new research published by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) suggests high school students with a history of sports-related concussions might be at an increased risk for suicide completion.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news