Around a third of stroke survivors experience post-stroke depression, and 20% will suffer from emotionalism within six-months of their stroke. Our Emotional Support service can help. If you are involved in planning or providing health and social care, your role is crucial in helping stroke survivors and carers deal with the emotional impact of stroke, which can be just as devastating as the physical.
This page explains how a stroke can affect the way you feel, some of the emotional problems that can happen because of it and some of the things that can help to treat them.
This guide talks about some of the most common emotional changes people experience after a stroke, why they happen and what you can do about them. It’s aimed at people who have had a stroke.
Whether you've lost someone to a stroke suddenly or over time, death as a result of stroke can be very difficult to cope with. Find out how you can get support for this difficult period.
People often tell us that they feel isolated after having a stroke. Here, we share some tips on how to cope if you're feeling isolated and alone.
Our service has been developed for stroke survivors who live in Cornwall. We’ll provide you with individual counselling sessions and group support.