Mild TBI and Suicide

In April 2019, a heartbreaking New York Times article outlined the tragic suicide of Olympic cyclist Kelly Katlynn. She came from an enormously competitive and successful family and was going to be a probable medalist in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. However, after an accident while cycling, she received a mild TBI which adversely affected her cognition. The accident did not involve an injury to her head but afterwards she felt dizzy, had headaches, sensitivity to light and trouble sleeping. Personality changes occurred as well as social isolation and loss of focus and drive. Because her life had been derailed, she decided on suicide. That is the power of a mild traumatic brain injury.