The head injured adolescent: a case report and review of the issues

Can J Psychiatry. 1990 Nov;35(8):669-73. doi: 10.1177/070674379003500804.

Abstract

Closed head injuries in adolescents are a common problem with potentially disastrous consequences to multiple areas of functioning. Through a case presentation and literature review, this paper considers treatment issues and research applications in an adolescent population with closed head injuries. Suggestions for understanding the symptom constellations are made and directions for future research and service delivery are given.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Brain Concussion / diagnosis
  • Brain Concussion / psychology*
  • Brain Damage, Chronic / diagnosis
  • Brain Damage, Chronic / psychology*
  • Depressive Disorder / diagnosis
  • Depressive Disorder / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neuropsychological Tests
  • Suicide, Attempted / psychology