Mood disorders after stroke : detection and psychological therapy

Ian I. Kneebone I.

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    Abstract

    ![CDATA[Background: Stroke has the greatest disabling impact of any chronic disease. Mood disorders are common after stroke and add to disability. Recently more attention has been given to these concerns. Content: Focussing on depression and anxiety, this address considers the nature of these problems, how they can be detected and the evidence for effective psychological intervention to prevent and treat them. Conclusions: Psychological interventions are being identified to manage emotional changes after stroke. Research is ongoing to establish instruments to better identify anxiety, particularly in those with aphasia.]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationInternational Journal of Stroke. V. 8, Supplement 2: Smart Strokes 2013 Conference: Risk, Recovery & Reorganisation, 9th Australasian Nursing & Allied Health Stroke Conference, 22-23 August 2013, Queensland, Australia
    PublisherBlackwell
    Pages2-
    Number of pages1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2013
    EventSmart Strokes Australasian Nursing and Allied Health Stroke Conference -
    Duration: 1 Jan 2013 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceSmart Strokes Australasian Nursing and Allied Health Stroke Conference
    Period1/01/13 → …

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