Diagnosis and Treatment of Poststroke Depression

뇌졸중 후 우울증의 진단과 치료

  • Kim, Jae-Min (Department of Psychiatry, Chonnam National University Medical School and Depression Clinical Research Center, Chonnam National University Hospital) ;
  • Shin, Hee-Yung (Clinical Trial Center, Chonnam National University Hospital)
  • 김재민 (전남대학교 의과대학 정신과학교실 및 전남대학교병원 우울증 임상연구센터) ;
  • 신희영 (전남대학교병원 임상시험센터)
  • Published : 2005.11.30

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.

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