The Role of Pharmacological Therapy and Psychotherapy in Post Stroke Depression

Nurlia Puspita Ratnasari
2021 Scientia Psychiatrica  
The most prevalent emotional illness following a stroke is post-stroke depression. Some of the symptoms of post-stroke depression include loss of interest, decreased energy, decreased appetite, problems sleeping, self-blame, and even suicide thoughts. To overcome the symptoms of post-stroke depression requires comprehensive management. In the PSD population, antidepressant medication has demonstrated to be effective. In order to obtain comprehensive health services, rehabilitation activities
more » ... also required as one of the therapies in the psychological sector of patients with post-stroke depression.
doi:10.37275/scipsy.v3i1.44 fatcat:wjwva6mtkfbxtourqtnm62d7c4