USF-LVHN SELECT

Association between History of Concussion and Substance Use Is Mediated by Mood Disorders.

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2020

Abstract

Understanding the impact of concussion history on mental health-mood disorders and substance use-is an essential step in characterizing the psychological and behavioral consequences of concussion and in developing effective treatments. The objective of this study was to examine the association between the history of concussion and substance abuse by investigating both its direct and indirect association via mood disorder. A secondary objective was to determine whether gender moderates the association. A comprehensive survey was administered to 4849 college-age adults that assessed history of concussion; depression, anxiety, and panic disorders using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ); and substance use using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test

Volume

37

Issue

1

First Page

146

Last Page

151

ISSN

1557-9042

Disciplines

Medical Education | Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

31359826

Department(s)

USF-LVHN SELECT Program, USF-LVHN SELECT Program Students

Document Type

Article

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