Early Life Stress as a Risk Factor for Prolonged Recovery after Concussion
July 11, 2024
Understanding the risk factors associated with prolonged recovery after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is an important clinical consideration. One potential risk factor is a history of chronic stress. The immune system is primed after chronic stress and may be a link to worsened outcomes after mTBI. In this Sbordone webinar, Coleen Atkins, Ph.D. will discuss how chronic stress in early development can lead to prolonged cognitive deficits.