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title: mTBI brain injury increases vulnerability to PTSD
description: Explore how mTBI brain injuries increase vulnerability to PTSD and the factors influencing patient participation in forensic psychiatric care, as reviewed in the International Journal of Forensic Mental Health.
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# [mTBI brain injury increases vulnerability to PTSD](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/translating-research-into-practice-blog/mtbi-brain-injury-increases-vulnerability-to-ptsd)

 Written by [Christina Desage](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/translating-research-into-practice-blog/author/christina-desage) | Nov 20, 2025 4:00:02 PM

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