Mood Disorders & Stroke

Trusted Tips from Our Expert Care Team
It is common for people to experience feelings of depression, frustration,
and the like after having a stroke. Researchers are studying if a stroke
in a certain part of the brain will lead to people having specific mood
disorders.
There are many treatment options available, including medication and professional
mental health counselling.
Experts recommend that after someone has had a stroke they get support
from a variety of sources to help with everything from physical challenges
to mood disorders. A full team to successfully rehabilitate someone who
has had a stroke might include physicians, physiotherapists, occupational
therapists, speech/language pathologists, vocational therapists, rehabilitation
nurses, social workers, a member of the clergy, a case manager, an in-home
caregiver, and a variety of other professionals.
In addition, it can be beneficial to join a support group of other stroke
survivors. A support group might be able to meet in person or online.
Getting out and engaging with others can have a benefit to one’s
well-being, as well.
Consider, too, that nutrition can impact moods, and the better the diet,
the better the mood. Regular physical activity can also be a mood booster
as well as part of one’s rehabilitation.
Contact Homewatch CareGivers® today for more information about our stroke mood disorder tips.