Medicine
Behavioral Activation Therapy for Post-Stroke Depression
Quick fact
Behavioral activation has been shown to be as effective as cognitive therapy for treating depression in stroke survivors, and it can be delivered by nurses or therapists in just a few sessions.
Why this is interesting
After a stroke, many people feel stuck in a cycle of sadness and inactivity — but what if the key to feeling better isn't to think differently, but to simply do more?