Diagnosis and Treatment of Poststroke Depression.
- Author:
Jae Min KIM
1
;
Hee Yung SHIN
Author Information
1. Department of Psychiatry, Chonnam National University Medical School and Depression Clinical Research Center, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Poststroke depression;
Diagnosis;
Treatment
- MeSH:
Activities of Daily Living;
Depression*;
Diagnosis*;
Humans;
Quality of Life;
Stroke
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Biological Psychiatry
2005;12(2):89-97
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Depression is a frequently developed psychiatric symptom after stroke. Poststroke depression(PSD) causes not only psychological distress related to depression but also other disturbances in many areas such as cognitive function, activities of daily living and quality of life. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of accurate detection and appropriate treatment of depression is mandatory in patients with stroke. This review focused on the current knowledge of PSD.
