Psychosocial Therapy With Antidepressants More Effective In Helping Depressed Stroke Patients
Monday, August 31, 2009 - 00:22
in Health & Medicine
Depressed stroke patients who received medication and psychosocial therapy improved significantly in the short term and a year later, compared to those receiving medication alone. The psychosocial therapy focused on depression education, problem-solving and increasing pleasant experiences. Depression is common after stroke and can impede recovery.