Preventing depression after stroke

Int Rev Psychiatry. 2006 Oct;18(5):471-81. doi: 10.1080/09540260600935470.

Abstract

Mental health prevention research is an emerging and intriguing field. Preventing mental disorders is attractive as successful prevention, as it could potentially avert both emotional suffering and illness related morbidity and mortality. Several studies have looked at preventing post-stroke depression, a common complication of stroke. In this review article, we will first provide a conceptual overview of mental health prevention research. Then, we will discuss recent research supporting the prevention of depression after stroke and the likely positive effect successful prevention may have on non-psychiatric outcomes.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Depression / etiology*
  • Depression / prevention & control*
  • Depressive Disorder / etiology*
  • Depressive Disorder / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Mental Health
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / adverse effects
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Stroke / psychology*
  • Stroke Rehabilitation*

Substances

  • Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors