{"id":20759,"date":"2024-11-04T05:01:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T10:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ices.on.ca\/?post_type=news_release&#038;p=20759"},"modified":"2024-11-28T16:16:54","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T21:16:54","slug":"history-of-concussion-linked-to-higher-risk-of-severe-mental-illness-after-childbirth","status":"publish","type":"news_release","link":"https:\/\/www.ices.on.ca\/fr\/news-releases\/history-of-concussion-linked-to-higher-risk-of-severe-mental-illness-after-childbirth\/","title":{"rendered":"History of concussion linked to higher risk of severe mental illness after childbirth\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Early screening and trauma-informed care could help protect new parents\u2019 mental health, researchers say<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">oronto, ON, November 4, 2024<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 People with a history of concussion face a 25% higher risk of having severe mental health issues after childbirth, according to a new study from <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ICES<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">University of Toronto<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The research underscores the importance of identifying individuals with past concussions early in their prenatal care and highlights the need for long-term, trauma-informed support to safeguard their mental health.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe found that individuals with a history of concussion were significantly more likely to experience serious mental health challenges, such as psychiatric emergency department visits or self-harm, in the years following childbirth,\u201d says lead author Samantha Krueger, a registered midwife and PhD candidate in Health Research Methodology at McMaster University. The study was completed as part of Krueger\u2019s MSc at the University of Toronto\u2019s Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThis association was especially strong for people with no prior mental health history, meaning that concussion may be an important but overlooked risk factor during pregnancy and postpartum care,\u201d adds Krueger.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The study followed more than 750,000 birthing people across Ontario between 2007 and 2017, tracking mental health outcomes for up to 14 years after delivery. Researchers found that among those with a history of concussion, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">11% experienced severe maternal mental<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">illness<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, compared to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7% <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for those without prior concussions. Even after adjusting for various factors like age, income, and history of interpersonal violence, concussion was associated with a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">25% higher risk<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of severe mental illness.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The study\u2019s findings were particularly striking among participants without a pre-existing mental health diagnosis. For these individuals, a prior concussion increased the risk of developing severe maternal mental illness by <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">33%<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, compared to those with no concussion history.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Senior author Dr. Hilary Brown notes that the physical and emotional demands of parenting may exacerbate concussion-related challenges. \u201cSleep is critical to recovery after a head injury, but sleep deprivation is a reality for many new parents,\u201d says Brown, who is an <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Adjunct Scientist at ICES and Associate Professor in the Department of Health and Society at the University of Toronto Scarborough<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cCognitive impairments, sensitivities to light and noise, and the stress of caring for a newborn can all intensify concussion symptoms, which in turn may raise the risk of mental health issues over time,\u201d says Brown.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Given the biological links between brain injury and mental illness, the researchers advocate for routine antenatal screening for concussion history, provision of mental health resources, and the use of trauma-informed care during the postpartum period. \u201cOur study points to a critical need for healthcare providers to take concussion history into account when supporting new parents,\u201d adds Krueger. \u201cEarly identification and long-term support could make a real difference in preventing serious psychiatric outcomes.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The study contributes to growing evidence that reproductive care should incorporate neurological and mental health factors to address the full spectrum of risks faced by birthing people. The researchers hope their findings will encourage healthcare providers and policymakers to prioritize concussion prevention in people of reproductive age and ensure adequate mental health resources for new parents with concussion histories.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more information:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contact: Misty Pratt<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Email: media@ices.on.ca<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Phone: 343-<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">961-6982<\/span><span 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