Watch out for depression after a stroke


By AGENCY

Sleep problems like insomnia is one of the symptoms of depression, which can follow a stroke. — dpa

Having a stroke can be difficult enough due to the physical impact on your body, but for many, it is also followed by a spell of depression.

Around one-third of patients develop depression and require treatment within the first year, according to the German Brain Foundation.

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