[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2016\/04\/concussion-depression-infographic\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2016\/04\/concussion-depression-infographic\/","headline":"Facts About Concussion and Depression","name":"Facts About Concussion and Depression","description":"Many signs and symptoms of concussion and depression overlap.  Learn more in this infographic.","datePublished":"2016-04-04","dateModified":"2022-05-17","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/sports-medicine-regions","name":"Sports Medicine","url":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/sports-medicine-regions","sameAs":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/sports-medicine\/","parentOrganization":"UPMC"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"UPMC HealthBeat","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GettyImages-1295964655.jpg","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/GettyImages-1295964655.jpg","height":867,"width":2000},"url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2016\/04\/concussion-depression-infographic\/","about":["Concussion","Health Topics A-Z","Sports Medicine"],"wordCount":180,"keywords":["concussion","depression","infographic","symptoms"],"articleBody":"Oftentimes, the signs and symptoms of concussions and depression overlap. Understanding the symptoms you or a loved one are experiencing can help guide your treatment.Learn more about how concussions and depression are linked from the infographic below.Concussion and DepressionMany signs and symptoms of concussion and depression overlap, including:Sleeping less or more than usualIrritabilityFeeling tiredMood changesSadnessDifficult thinking clearlyHeadacheDifficulty concentratingChanges in appetiteSocial withdrawalConcussion patients may experience symptoms of depression due to:Situational changes such as not being able to participate in sportsLiving with unremitting headaches or dizzinessHopelessness regarding recoveryPathophysiological and neurochemical changes that occur immediately following head injurySymptoms of depression should resolve as recovery improves, but in some cases, may last longer.The onset of depression following concussion can affect recovery and should be treated.If you\u2019re experiencing any symptoms of depression, speak with a doctor for a referral for treatment.If you\u2019re experiencing suicidal thoughts and need immediate help, call 911 or contact the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-8255."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"2016","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2016\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"04","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2016\/\/04\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Facts About Concussion and Depression","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2016\/04\/concussion-depression-infographic\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]