A study highlights that the co-occurrence of concussion and depression is “associated with significantly worse symptoms for both conditions.” Despite overlapping symptoms, these conditions are often treated independently, overlooking their additive effects.

In a recent study, an analysis of acute symptom presentation among the three age groups (5–8, 9–12, and 13 to < 18) found that “signs and symptoms differed markedly across age groups, with vomiting decreasing and headache, LOC [loss of consciousness], amnesia, and disorientation increasing with increasing age."