Teen Athlete Opinion: Concussions' Impact on Mental Health Overlooked

A teen athlete's opinion piece argues that while physical symptoms of concussions are well-taught, the significant impact concussions can have on young athletes' mental health is often overlooked in current educational approaches.

23 Jul, 14:30 — 23 Jul, 14:30

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Opinion: I’m a Teen Athlete. We’re Missing Something Important About Concussions

Every soccer season, athletes like me are taught to watch for headaches, dizziness and blurred vision after a concussion. But no one has ever taught many of us that a concussion can also affect our mental health. Like millions of young athletes nationwide, I have played sports since I was 4 years old. Soccer has […]

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