Concussions and suicide have long had a murky connection, especially following the high-profile deaths of football players with CTE like Junior Seau and Aaron Hernandez. However, the links have been poorly understood, with limited research on the topic. Now, a new study published in JAMA Neurology this week has found hard evidence that a concussion…
ReadIn the past, research has indicated that traumatic brain injury – often caused by falls, car crashes, or sports – is the leading cause of death for young adults in the developed world, followed by suicide. Now, research suggests these two causes of death may be more interrelated than originally expected. According to findings published…
ReadA new study highlights the high death toll of brain injuries that often goes unnoticed. According to the findings published in CMAJ, adults with a history of one concussion are three times more likely to commit suicide compared to those without a history of concussion. Curiously, that risk was amplified further in those who experienced…
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