Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can lead to a range of psychiatric symptoms, from mood disturbances to cognitive deficits. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry delves into the psychiatric implications of TBI, offering insights into its impact on mental health and therapeutic interventions. Our expert editors curate content that is both actionable and comprehensive, ensuring psychiatrists can provide holistic care to affected individuals.
First Case of CTE Found in Professional Female Athlete
Heather Anderson, an Australian football player who died by suicide in 2022, is the first female athlete diagnosed with CTE.
Pediatric Brain Abscess Mystery Cluster in Nevada Worries Investigators
Cases of rare brain abscesses in children tripled in the Las Vegas area in 2022 and experts aren't sure why.
Dog Walking Linked to Surprisingly High Risk of Traumatic Brain Injury
Seniors were 60 percent more likely to sustain a traumatic brain injury while walking a dog on a leash compared to younger dog walkers.
Recent JCP Articles
Firearm Storage Practices Among Military Service Members With Suspected Traumatic Brain Injury
The vast majority of suicides in people with a traumatic brain injury are enacted with a firearm. This brief report investigates a possible link between TBI and unsafe gun storage practices in military personnel.
The Long-Term Psychiatric Sequelae of Severe Injury: A 6-Year Follow-Up Study
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Recent PCC Articles
Delusional Misidentification Post–Traumatic Brain Injury Responding to Clozapine
This is the case of a patient with a TBI who later developed Capgras delusions. After multiple antipsychotic trials with no response, clozapine was tried with success.
Valproate Efficacy for Agitation Management in a Patient With Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity Due to Traumatic Brain Injury
Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity (PSH) is characterized by symptoms of sympathetic stimulation and agitation, hypertonia, and spasticity. In this case, valproate was used to treat aggression in a patient with PSH following traumatic brain injury.
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy: Football vs Soccer
Sport-related concussion is recognized as a public health issue. The authors of this report discuss the increase in repetitive closed head traumas among soccer and football players.