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Stroke survivors and their carers often have poor mental health. Here's how we can help them

  • Written by: Catherine Brasier, PhD Candidate (Stroke and Carer Optimal Health Program), Australian Catholic University
imageStroke can change forever the life of the sufferer and thus their loved ones. from www.shutterstock.com.au

Recent research has shed light on how stroke impacts not only a person’s physical health and well-being, but also their social and mental health. While this may not be surprising, the simultaneous decrease in mental health for their...

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