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Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Promote Recovery From Pediatric Concussion

Kirsten Russo, PhD & Lindsay Cirincione, PsyD

Abstract

Concussion is a form of mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) that is quite common in youth. Within the pediatric population, adolescents are at the highest risk of concussion. While most youth recover from concussion quickly, a subset of the population can experience symptoms for a prolonged period of time. Symptoms can impact functioning across a number of systems (e.g., autonomic, vestibular-ocular, cognitive, and emotional). Health psychologists are in a unique position to provide evidence-based intervention to support coping and recovery among pediatric concussion patients. The aim of this paper is to explore common presentations of pediatric concussion, present evidence-based psychological approaches, and introduce a model of brief cognitive behavioral intervention for youth with concussion with the ultimate goal of improving access to timely care for this population.

Keywords: Pediatric Concussion; Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Early Intervention; Multi-disciplinary care; Access to Care

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Level Intermediate
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Learning Objectives
  1. Define concussion and discuss the symptoms and course.
  2. Identify key coping and recovery points for pediatric concussions.
  3. Assess cognitive behavioral interventions for youth with concussions.
Citation

Russo, K. & Cirincione, L. (2024). Brief cognitive behavioral therapy to promote recovery from pediatric concussion. Journal of Health Service Psychology, 50(2). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42843-024-00107-1

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