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The most commonly experienced emotional problems after a TBI were depression, anxiety, and substance abuse/dependency:

• Depression is a condition marked by emotional and physical problems. People who are depressed experience a loss of pleasure in things that they usually find enjoyable. They typically feel sad and worthless and have trouble getting through each day. They often complain of altered sleep, appetite and concentration difficulties. In the general population 6 people out of 100 will likely experience a major depression in their lives. Those that suffered a TBI are 10 times (60 out of 100) more likely to experienced major depression.