Our brain imaging work at Amen Clinics shows that even mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can ruin your life. Head injuries are a major cause of psychiatric illness, but few people know it. Research shows that TBIs and concussions increase the risk of:
· Depression
· Anxiety and panic disorders
· Drug and alcohol use
· Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
· Psychosis
· Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
· Aggression
· Dementia
· Suicide