Researchers in Toronto have found a link between brian injuries and ADHD - and it goes both ways. Suffering from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) has been found to make a person 2 1/2 times more likely to screen positive for ADHD, while having ADHD makes a person who has had a TBI will incur future traumatic brain injuries. The increased chance brought on by the presence of ADHD is due to the individuals' impaired attention, making them less aware of danger for example. The relation between these injuries to the brain and an attention disorder draws even more attention to the importance of the healing process following any kind of brain injury - including concussions.
Maclean's - A newfound link between brain injuries and ADHD
Maclean's - A newfound link between brain injuries and ADHD
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