The Prevalence and Predictors of Post-Stroke Depression and Anxiety During COVID-19 Pandemic

Avaniterg
Avanitergon Tuesday, August 24 2021
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Stroke is associated with a rise in post-stroke depression (PSD) and anxiety (PSA). The study shows the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the rates of PSD and PSA.

The rise in PSD is related to stroke severity and this has not changed significantly during the pandemic; however, PSA showed a noticeable peak. Social deprivation and the lacking levels of rehabilitation related significantly to both.

The higher rates of anxiety during the pandemic are important to recognize and it is likely related to the social deprivation and the lack of rehabilitation services. Early recognition and treatment of this may limit the consequences associated with those disorders.

It is very important to families or even medical institutions to give value and take care of stroke patients during this high-risk pandemic era.

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StrokeLine avatar
StrokeLine

Hi Avaniterg

 

Thanks for sharing this. It's really important information and many may be feeling this way.

Here is the link to the article 

 

If you would like to discuss how you have been feeling through the pandemic, call StrokeLine 1800 787 653 (Monday- Friday 9am-5pm AEST) or email strokeline@strokefoundation.org.au for support

With kind regards,

Kath, StrokeLine

Lunadawn avatar
Lunadawn

Nowadays, people are losing hope because of this pandemic that destroys so many lives.

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Avaniterg avatar
Avaniterg

Thanks, StrokeLine I'll take that opportunity.

Yes, Lunadawn. We can see how the pandemic destroys people's lives. I hope they will make a vaccine that can permanently eliminate corona virus.

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Michael R avatar
Michael R

Useful information and I agree. My observations, notwithstanding the stress of stroke/recovery,  the underlying issue is often linked to money issues (loss of income, limited gov support, level of household debt). I read that the average household debt is $500,000! It is easier while interest rates are low, but when/if they start raising, a lot of households can be in trouble! From my experience, Centrelink is a maze! 

Avaniterg avatar
Avaniterg

Yes, Michael.

Financial problems can really make people stressed. Overtime just to get paid higher while our body is so stressed is actually a fair trade but it gets worst lately.

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Avaniterg avatar
Avaniterg

Some situations that might cause financial stress include losing your job or being retrenched, long-term unemployment, being unable to get full-time work, inability to pay your bills or not being able to deal with the increasing costs of living.

That's why investing our money is the best way to make some income without doing anything!

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Michael R avatar
Michael R

Hi Avaniterg, you are right regarding ingesting.  Important to know own risk profile! The higher the risk the higher the potential loss! Also, being aware of 'dubious' financial advisors out there. 

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