Sports psychiatry and medical views on mild traumatic brain injury in competitive sport: a current review and recommendations

Head injuries are common in competitive and recreational sport. Nomenclature, though inconsistent, identifies mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) based on acute diagnostic criteria, whereas a sport-related concussion (SRC) is event-related specific to mTBI experienced while participating athletic activity. The effects of SRC often neurological, neuropsychological and/or psychiatric with variety symptoms. Different organizations categorize these symptoms differently this variance demonstrates that no uniform clinical classification system has been agreed upon. Diagnosis examination. Numerous symptom checklists assessments available for diagnosis, but their validity somewhat limited. There increasing awareness regarding the deficits associated potential developing post-concussion syndrome (PCS). In addition complex, causal SRC-associated symptoms, reactive psychological complaints may also occur, as well social mistreatment recovery from SRC. Pre-existing mental health conditions an increased risk PCS. This necessitates implementation or psychotherapeutic care after As SRC, standardized established Multi-stage rehabilitation strategies can help injured athletes navigate successful prevent premature return play. Further research utility psychotherapy, psychopharmacotherapy, exercise therapy PCS needed. Key Words: Concussion, Mental Health, Post-Concussion Syndrome, Interdisciplinarity