American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Concussions and how a neuropsychologist helps. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/topics/neuropsychology/concussions 

Concussions and how a Neuropsychologist Helps

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (n.d.). Traumatic brain injury. Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/traumatic-brain-injury/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20378561 

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- Family history of mental illness 
- History of traumatic brain injury 
- Pregnancy/birth complications 
- Chronic medical conditions 
- Alcohol or drug use 
- Poor nutrition
- Lack of sleep 

Biophysical Risk Factors

References for TBI

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury, commonly referred to as a TBI for short, is caused by a forceful blow to the head or neck area

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

U.S. National Library of Medicine. (2021, June 2). The association of post-concussion and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms with health-related quality of life, health care use and return-to-work after mild traumatic brain injury. Journal of clinical medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8199686/ 

The Association of Post-Concussion and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms with Health-Related Quality of Life 

U.S. National Library of Medicine. (2012, November). Traumatic brain injury and sleep disorders. Neurologic clinics. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3482689/ 

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