Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARs)

Aim and learning outcomes

Aim

There are many mood disturbances that may follow stroke. This module aims to encompass depression, emotional lability and anxiety. On completion of this module you should have a critical understanding of these specific issues and how they may impact on a person. You will also be aware of strategies that may help.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module you will:

  1. Have improved your knowledge and understanding related to identifying the signs of depression, emotional lability and anxiety.
  2. Have enhanced your skills related to dealing effectively with depression, emotional lability and anxiety.
  3. Be aware of the support that may be available for people who present with depression, emotional lability or anxiety following stroke and be able to direct them to organisations or individuals that may help them.
  4. Have improved understanding of the spiritual needs of your patient/clients.
  5. Be aware of the various resources available to assist with spiritual needs assessment and provision.

Page last reviewed: 21 Feb 2020