1 00:00:00,360 --> 00:00:02,880 My little sister actually just suffered from a concussion. 2 00:00:03,480 --> 00:00:05,520 Is she more prone to mental health issues? 3 00:00:09,400 --> 00:00:12,840 This is the first study of its size and length of time to assess 4 00:00:12,840 --> 00:00:16,280 whether concussion is associated to mental health issues. 5 00:00:16,760 --> 00:00:18,600 This study compared two cohorts. 6 00:00:18,600 --> 00:00:22,160 The first cohort was composed of 156,000 7 00:00:22,160 --> 00:00:26,160 children and youth with a concussion, and the second cohort was composed 8 00:00:26,160 --> 00:00:30,280 of 296,000 children and youth with an orthopedic injury. 9 00:00:30,680 --> 00:00:34,000 Both groups were matched on age and sex, and both groups 10 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:38,280 did not have any mental health issues one year prior to the injury. 11 00:00:39,080 --> 00:00:44,120 Our study shows that those that have sustained a concussion are at a 40% higher 12 00:00:44,120 --> 00:00:47,520 risk of developing mental health issues after their concussion. 13 00:00:48,160 --> 00:00:50,880 Most importantly, the association occurs 14 00:00:50,880 --> 00:00:54,480 only in some children and only in some circumstances. 15 00:00:54,840 --> 00:00:58,600 However, these circumstances still have not been identified. 16 00:00:58,600 --> 00:01:02,120 During concussion follow up visit, we encourage physicians 17 00:01:02,440 --> 00:01:05,480 to screen for mental health issues and screen as well 18 00:01:05,480 --> 00:01:08,440 for factors that might predispose a child for mental health issues. 19 00:01:08,800 --> 00:01:12,040 We also encourage children to go back to their socialization 20 00:01:12,040 --> 00:01:15,760 activities, physical activity, school and sports. 21 00:01:16,240 --> 00:01:19,640 For parents and children, we encourage to keep an open conversation 22 00:01:19,640 --> 00:01:21,560 about mental health issues. 23 00:01:21,560 --> 00:01:24,000 And if there are any concerns, please seek help.