Preliminary Feasibility of a Novel Mind-Body Program to Prevent Persistent Concussion Symptoms Among Young Adults with Anxiety: An Open Pilot Study (Preprint)

Concussions are common, particularly among young adults, and often are associated with persistent, debilitating, and hard-to-treat symptoms. Anxiety and concussion symptoms often amplify each other, and growing evidence indicates that anxiety plays a key role in symptoms persistence after concussion. Targeting anxiety early after concussion may be a promising means of helping prevent persistent concussion symptoms in this population. We developed the Toolkit for Optimal Recovery after Concussion (TOR-C), the first mind-body program tailored for young adults with a recent concussion and anxiety, aiming to prevent persistent concussion symptoms.