Researchers from King’s College London found that 60% of stroke survivors would experience depression within 18 years, much higher than previously thought. The study, published in The Lancet Regional Health, analyzed data from 6,600 stroke survivors and found that 90% of depression cases occurred within five years post-stroke. Severe depression tended to occur earlier and had a longer duration, affecting mobility and increasing mortality risk. Depression in stroke survivors is associated with reduced quality of life and social disruptions. The researchers emphasize the need for more clinical attention to address the high risks of persistent depression in stroke survivors.
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More must be done for depressed stroke survivors as incidence climbs, say researchers
