Several weeks ago, a Colorado man and father of five disappeared in a Walmart parking lot. His family has claimed it might be because of a concussion he received two weeks prior. According to the family, the missing man had received a concussion during an altercation outside of a Los Angeles nightclub.

While traveling back home from Los Angeles, he purchased items from a Walmart and was never seen again. His family suspects that the concussion affected his ability to reason.

Some individuals who receive concussions might experience lingering effects, including behavioral changes and other impairments.

By looking at how concussions affect professional athletes, it becomes apparent that brain injuries can have serious consequences.

Questions about the effects of concussions on behavior have been in the news after an Ohio State University football player committed suicide after sustaining multiple concussions. The athlete sent a text message to his family that his multiple concussions had “messed his head up” shortly before taking his own life.

Why Do Concussions Cause Behavioral Changes?

According to the University of Miami, different areas of the brain affected by a concussion can cause varying behavioral changes in an individual. For example, if a concussion affects the frontal lobe, the area of the brain responsible for problem solving and reasoning, individuals might have impaired judgement or other behavioral problems.

It is always extremely important for individuals with concussions to receive immediate medical attention, even if symptoms seem minor.

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