'Motivational' interviews reduce depression, increase survival after stroke, study finds

Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 18:30 in Health & Medicine

Stroke patients who meet with therapists to discuss recovery and life expectations, and potential obstacles, within one month after stroke show fewer signs of depression, according to a new study. Death rates for those receiving early, talk-based therapy were lower compared to patients receiving standard stroke care.

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