Association of Concussion With the Risk of Suicide: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Concussion is the most common form of traumatic brain injury (TBI). While most patients fully recover within 1 week of injury, a subset of patients might be at a higher risk of suicide.

Objective

To assess the risk of suicide after concussion.

Data sources

We performed a systematic search of Medline (PubMed), Embase, PsycINFO, and Published International Literature on Traumatic Stress (PILOTS) from 1963 to May 1, 2017. We also searched Google Scholar and conference proceedings and contacted experts in the field to seek additional studies.

Study selection

Studies that quantified the risk of suicide, suicide attempt, or suicidal ideation after a concussion and/or mild TBI were included. Studies that included children and adults, including military and

SUBMITTER: Fralick M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6439954 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature