A third of youth who suffer concussions also face mental health challenges

When a teenager suffers a concussion, it usually means sitting out from school and sports temporarily. While focusing on the physical healing from a brain injury is crucial, we don't always hear about what a concussion can mean for mental health.
Soccer player Jayda Sparks suffered her third and worst concussion earlier this year.
An ambulance took her from the field to the emergency room. She had a concussion and whiplash but was otherwise OK. Sparks missed a week of school and a month of soccer.
Dr. Sara Chrisman, a pediatrician at Seattle Children's hospital, said around one in three young people with a concussion struggle with mental health issues.
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