Brain injuries are often referred to as a “silent epidemic” because symptoms are not always immediately evident, and the general public has limited knowledge about the diagnosis. Brain injuries can cause an increased susceptibility to multi-occurring conditions, including mental health diagnosis.
Mental Health Diagnoses are Higher in Individuals with Brain Injury
Co-occurring Diagnosis
Prevalence Rate of Co-Occurring Brain Injury and Mental Health Diagnosis
Research indicated a 34-49% prevalence rate of mental health conditions in individuals with brain injury, compared to an 18% prevalence rate in the general population.
What Can We Do About It?
Treatment professionals need to be aware of a history of brain injury in individuals.
It is important to screen for brain injury upon intake and coordinate an effective treatment plan with a multi-disciplinary team of providers that have experience and knowledge about brain injury.
We Can Help at NDBIN
We can help locate providers, provide technical assistance for individuals you serve, connect individuals and families to resources, and much more.
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