Study: A Single Concussion Can Triple Your Suicide Risk

If you enjoyed Sunday's Super Bowl, you might have witnessed Philly Brown's concussion in the third quarter. They're surprisingly common, too: 3.8 million Americans experience concussions every year, and new research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows that if someone experiences even a single mild concussion, their long-term risk of suicide increases threefold. The study author Donald Redelmeier added that, "For every person who dies from suicide, there are many others who attempt suicide, and hundreds more who think about it and thousands more who suffer from depression." If you or someone you know has ever had a concussion, the increased risk for depression and mental illness is real. Here's what you can do about it.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Study: A Single Concussion Can Triple Your Suicide Risk If you enjoyed Sunday’s Super Bowl, you might have witnessed Philly Brown’s concussion in the third quarter.  They’re surprisingly common, too: 3.8 million Americans experience concussions every year, and new research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows that if someone experiences even a single mild concussion, their long-term risk of suicide increases threefold. The study author Donald Redelmeier added that, “For every person who dies from suicide, there are many others who attempt suicide, and hundreds more who think about it and thousands more who suffer from depression.” If you or someone you know has ever had a concussion, the increased risk for depression and mental illness is real. Here’s what you can do about it. Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health Why Depression Is the Most Common Symptom of Head Trauma READ NOW Depression Can Kill In More Ways Than One    READ NOW Try to Understand: Why Would Someone Commit Suicide?    READ NOW The Other Hidden Long-Term Effects of Head Trauma READ NOW Trending Now • So You Love Someone With Diabetes • We Shouldn't Have to Tell You These Spin Class Rules • 10 Natural Ways to Stay Focused and Sharp • Could I Actually Be Addicted to Chocolate? • What to Know Before Buying Short-Term Health Insurance • 7 Troubling Ingredients In Your Multivitamin • A Healthy Reason to Learn Another Language Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.