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Depression and brain injury

FoolsSelf March 14th, 2021

What impact does brain injury have in causing depression?

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RarelyCharlie March 14th, 2021

@FoolsSelf Unfortunately, 7 Cups is the wrong place to seek expert medical advice. If you search the Internet you can easily find information about depression and brain injury, and for advice it's important to consult a doctor who specializes in the appropriate area. There are psychiatrists who specialize in the effects of brain injury.

For example, this article I found by searching the Internet, Major Depression Following Traumatic Brain Injury, describes how major depression occurs in about a third of people following traumatic brain injury (TBI). It concludes:

Major depression is a frequent complication of TBI that hinders a patient's recovery. It is associated with executive dysfunction, negative affect, and prominent anxiety symptoms.

If you would ever like to chat about your situation, feel free to message me.

Charlie