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Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARs)


  1. Advancing Modules
  2. 08: Emotional impact of stroke
  3. Case 2: Mary
  4. Other helpful organisations

Other helpful organisations

  • CHSS – advice line 0808 801 0899
  • Stroke Association – Helpline 0303 3033 100
  • Different Strokes – younger stroke survivors – Helpine 0345 130 7172

The following contacts are not specific to stroke however may offer advice and support.

  • Support in mind – Tel 0131 662 4359
  • No Panic – Helpline 0844 967 4848
  • Breathing Space – Tel 0800 83 85 87
  • British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • Royal College of Psychiatrists
  • British Psychological Society
  • Counselling Directory
Signs of depression Key Messages

Page last reviewed: 25 Feb 2020

Case 2: MaryReason for admissionIn the Acute Stroke UnitIn the Stroke Rehabilitation UnitWhat could be the underlying problem?MDT Stroke care summaryWho could help assess Mary further?Discussion with MaryDiagnosing Mary’s problemRecommended treatmentMary’s treatment choicesWho could be involved in helping decrease Mary’s level of depression?Mary’s outcomeDeterioration in moodNo improvementMild improvementMarked improvementBackground on depressionSigns of depressionOther helpful organisationsKey Messages
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