AANS Online Scientific Sessions: Trauma-Clinical Depression and Suicidal Ideation Rates Following Concussion

Clinical Depression and Suicidal Ideation Rates Following Concussion

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In this video, Shane Sharestani, an MD-PhD student, discusses the prevalence of clinical depression and suicidal ideation following concussion. The study used a nationally representative cohort of 7,253 patients with concussion. They found significantly higher rates of depression in patients who came for subsequent encounters compared to initial ones. Suicidal ideation was also higher in subsequent encounters. Women and younger individuals were found to be at greater risk. Future studies using the National Readmission Database are planned to track patients over a year and analyze psychiatric conditions. The findings suggest a need for better understanding and follow-up for patients at risk of psychiatric conditions following concussion.

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Shane Shahrestani

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Shane Sharestani

MD-PhD student

clinical depression

suicidal ideation

concussion