Depression and anxiety affect approximately 1 in 3 people during the first year after a stroke, and suicide causes 3 to 4 deaths per 1000 stroke survivors during the first 5 years.
Depression and anxiety are highly prevalent after stroke, affecting about one-third of patients in the first year, highlighting the need for effective prevention and treatment strategies.
Depression and anxiety each affect around 1 in 3 people during the first year after a stroke. Suicide causes the death of about 3 to 4/1000 stroke survivors during the first 5 years. This narrative review describes the best available evidence for the epidemiology of depression, anxiety, and suicide; their prevention; and the treatment of anxiety and depression. We conclude with directions for future research.
Chun et al. (Mon,) conducted a review in Stroke. Depression and anxiety affect approximately 1 in 3 people during the first year after a stroke, and suicide causes 3 to 4 deaths per 1000 stroke survivors during the first 5 years.