Examining Emotional Sequelae of Sport Concussion
in Journal of Clinical Sport PsychologyClick name to view affiliation
Depression, fatigue, irritability, confusion, and general mood disturbance are frequently reported after cerebral concussion in sport. Recent trends in research point to the importance of examining postconcussive emotional disturbances more thoroughly, empirically, and clinically. An overview of the complexity of human emotion and its study is provided herein, followed by a review of emotional correlates identified in the existing sparse literature. The significance and clinical implications of identifying emotional correlates of concussion in sport and athletics are discussed.
The authors are with the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto, Canada.
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