Comparison of Anxiety and Depression Symptoms in Concussed and Nonconcussed Adolescents.

Background: Few studies have examined psychiatric symptoms during the acute phase following a concussion in adolescents. Thus, this study compares anxiety and depression in acutely concussed and nonconcussed adolescents.

Hypothesis: Acutely concussed adolescents will report greater anxiety and depressive symptoms compared with nonconcussed adolescents.