After stroke, rehabilitation may include treatment for depression

People who survive stroke commonly may experience depression - and that can make the rehabilitation process more challenging. Two Upstate providers who care for people who are recovering from stroke discuss post-stroke depression in this interview. Carrie Garcia is a speech pathologist, and Jessica Mungro, PhD, is an assistant professor of rehabilitation psychology at Upstate.
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