- Emotional lability affects approximately 25% of people following stroke
- The ability to recognise the symptoms of emotional lability and being able to distinguish between this and other mood disturbances
- Mood screening questionnaires are not diagnostic. They are designed to support decisions regarding where further mood assessment may be required
- The importance of the MDT approach in supporting the person with emotional lability
- Acknowledging the impact that emotional lability has on family members
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