Poststroke Depression and Anxiety: A Comprehensive Topical Review

Stroke 2026 Open access

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Authors: Alexandra L. Terrill, Veronica Moreno-Gomez, Mukesh Kumar, Justin MacKenzie
DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.125.051664
Cited by: 5
References: 129

Abstract

Mental health issues after stroke are common and have a significant negative impact on functional outcomes, quality of life, and longevity. Despite their prevalence and impact, these conditions remain underrecognized and undertreated. This topical review synthesizes current evidence on the epidemiology, mechanisms, assessments, and treatments related to poststroke depression and anxiety, the most common neuropsychological sequelae after stroke, and identifies gaps and future directions.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Traumatic Brain Injury Research Spatial Neglect and Hemispheric Dysfunction

Publication details

Journal / source
Stroke
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Volume
57
Issue
5
Pages
1406–1417
Publication date
16 March 2026
Language
EN