Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARs)


Conclusion (ii)

Having completed this module you will have increased your knowledge regarding emotional lability, anxiety and depression post stroke.

Specifically you will have considered:

  • How the emotional issues post stroke may adversely affect a person and their family. You will also have gained an insight into how emotional lability, anxiety and depression may affect a person’s rehabilitation and outcome post stroke.
  • Why spiritual care is important and how you may support a person in a holistic manner, involving the multi-disciplinary team.
  • The appropriate strategies available to support the diagnosis and treatment of emotional lability, anxiety and depression post stroke and how to gain access to these.
  • The availability of resources, agencies and individuals that may be able to help a person and their family post stroke.

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