ModuleDraftMental health

Study module: post-stroke depression/anxiety + screening + referral pathways (concepts)

Clinician study module: prevalence/impact concepts, screening basics, suicide safety red flags, and referral pathways. Emphasizes trauma-informed and aphasia-friendly approaches.

ClinicianClinicianAdvanced20 minClinical (pro)

Educational only

Educational only — mental health assessment and treatment require qualified professionals and local pathways.

Get help now

If there is imminent risk of self-harm/violence or acute delirium with safety risk: activate local emergency response immediately per policy. New neurologic deficits remain a stroke emergency—activate stroke alert and document last known well time.

Key takeaways

  • Describe why mood disorders affect recovery outcomes
  • Identify screening opportunities and red flags
  • Apply trauma-informed, aphasia-friendly communication
  • Describe referral pathway categories

Why it matters

  • Adherence
  • Participation
  • Caregiver stress
  • Safety

Screening opportunities

  • Inpatient
  • Discharge
  • Outpatient follow-up

Red flags

  • Hopelessness
  • Self-harm talk
  • Severe withdrawal

Referral pathways

  • Primary care
  • Psychiatry/psychology
  • Social work
  • Community supports

Practice check

What you’ll practice

These questions are untimed. After you answer all of them, you’ll see your score and a clear next lesson or reference step.

0 of 2 answered

Question 1

1. Post-stroke depression can reduce rehab participation and recovery.

Question 2

2. A safety red flag that requires urgent escalation is…

References

  1. Tier 1
    AHA/ASA Stroke Rehabilitation & Recovery Guideline (2016)