Traumatic brain injury

How is traumatic brain injury related to bipolar disorder?

It is well established that traumatic brain injury increases the risk for a wide range of neuropsychiatric disturbances, however, there is little consensus on whether it is a risk factor for bipolar disorder.

What is the evidence for traumatic brain injury as a risk factor for bipolar disorder?

Moderate quality evidence suggests a small effect of increased risk of bipolar disorder in people with a prior traumatic brain injury.

October 2021

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Last updated at: 1:30 am, 29th October 2021
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