Post-Traumatic Headache is Associated with Worse Anxiety and Mood Symptoms in Adolescent Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

This study examined the relationships between post-traumatic headache (PTH) and mental health symptoms after concussions to inform adolescent concussion management. Headache is most common complaint following concussion. In this sample of 123 adolescents with concussion, there was a 5-fold increase in odds clinically elevated anxiety, as well increased (anxiety, depression, anger, disruptive behaviours), among PTH relative those without PTH. Adolescents are vulnerable worse outcomes, particularly may benefit from routine monitoring for early detection intervention.