رجل عمره ٦٤ سنة بعد سكتة بشهر في مركز التأهيل. صار يبكي كثيراً، وفقد اهتمامه بالعلاج الطبيعي، ولا ينام جيداً، ويقول إنه صار عبئاً على أسرته. لم يذكر إيذاء نفسه. ما التصرف الأنسب؟

A 64-year-old man a month after a stroke in rehabilitation cries frequently, has lost interest in physiotherapy, sleeps poorly and says he has become a burden on his family. He has not mentioned self-harm. What is the most appropriate action?

1. Tell him that crying weakens his recovery
2. Consider it normal and ignore it
3. Stop physiotherapy until his mood improves
4. Assess for post-stroke depression

Answer: D) Assess for post-stroke depression. Post-stroke depression is common and hampers rehabilitation. It is assessed and treated with psychological support and sometimes medication, involving the family.