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New research reveals that one-third of children who experience prolonged concussion symptoms have a greater chance of developing a mental health condition. Researchers found that longer recovery times are more likely to lead to mental health issues than the actual injury. According to Kate Labiner, M.D., pediatric neurologist at Child Neurology Consultants of Austin in Texas, part of the Mednax® family, “After a concussion, kids are advised to rest. Their brain needs recovery time. This means avoiding anything that is hard work for the brain including schoolwork, or excessive physical activity. This exclusion from activities, while important, increases the risk for mental health concerns though. Having children pulled out of activities or school, which is common post-injury, also worsens their mental health by further isolating them.”
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