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TBI Linked to Higher Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Risk
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A history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with a 33% increased risk for schizophrenia and a 78% increase in bipolar disorder (BD), with the strongest link in older adults, women, and those with severe TBI, new research suggested. “Findings indicate that TBI is a risk factor for both schizophrenia and [BD] with differential …