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Link Between Depression and Traumatic Brain Injury | Bellevue Brain Injury Lawyer
According to a finding published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, just over half of patients recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) developed major depression within a year after they sustained their injury.Dr. Charles Bombardier of Harborview Medical Center said that is higher than previous estimates and about 7.9 times higher than 6.7% expected in the general population.
Only 44% of those with depression attributed to a TBI received antidepressants or counseling.
Dr. Bombardier says, "because a major depressive disorder after a TBI is an invisible disorder within an often invisible injury, aggressive efforts are needed to educate clinicians about the importance of the disorder in this population to promote integrated systems of detection and to conduct effective treatment."
If you or a loved one has received a TBI in an accident involving negligence, it would be in your best interest to consult with an experienced Bellevue brain injury lawyer who can help you determine the next best steps to take to receive compensation for you or loved one's costs associated with their brain injury.
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