Can Concussions Cause Depression?

Not only do concussion-related symptoms contribute to depression and anxiety, but pre-existing depression and anxiety are also risk factors for more prolonged recovery from concussion.

Is depression a side effect of a concussion?

While they're not often a direct cause, other symptoms of concussion can work in concert with your loss system (and/or hormones) to worsen or reinforce depressive symptoms. Many post-concussion syndrome patients experience disruption to their sleep, and sleep deprivation itself can result in depressive symptoms.

Can concussion cause depression and anxiety?

Concussions can cause all sorts of symptoms: Physical problems like headaches and nausea. Cognitive problems that affect thinking and memory. Sleep troubles. And emotional problems, including irritability, depression and anxiety.