Clinical Reference

Rebuilding After Stroke: Anxiety, PTSD, and the Path to Growth

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Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

Mental HealthStroke

References:

  • Stein, L. A., Goldmann, E., Zamzam, A., Luciano, J. M., Messé, S. R., Cucchiara, B. L., … & Mullen, M. T. (2018). Association between anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder and outcomes after ischemic stroke. Frontiers in neurology, 9, 890.
  • Edmondson, D., Richardson, S., Fausett, J. K., Falzon, L., Howard, V. J., & Kronish, I. M. (2013). Prevalence of PTSD in survivors of stroke and transient ischemic attack: a meta-analytic review. PloS one, 8(6), e66435.
This resource equips therapists with evidence-based insights and practical strategies to address anxiety and PTSD in stroke survivors. From understanding common experiences to introducing trauma-informed care and mindfulness techniques, it provides tools to foster resiliency, promote self-efficacy, and guide patients toward building a meaningful “new self” in their recovery journey.
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