Nearly 6 million Americans have suffered a stroke and studies point out that one-third of stroke survivors develop depression. One out of 12 survivors of stroke has contemplated suicide and thought things would be better if they are gone, a recent federal survey revealed. It just goes to show how much depression following a stroke is a reality and more serious than imagined. Therefore, it is important that patients have their depression treated, so they are in a ...Sunday, 10 February 2013
Depression and Suicide Risk After a Stroke
Nearly 6 million Americans have suffered a stroke and studies point out that one-third of stroke survivors develop depression. One out of 12 survivors of stroke has contemplated suicide and thought things would be better if they are gone, a recent federal survey revealed. It just goes to show how much depression following a stroke is a reality and more serious than imagined. Therefore, it is important that patients have their depression treated, so they are in a ...
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