Poststroke depression is common but under-researched, and a study of 831,471 U.S. patients from 2003 to 2020 investigated its diagnosis and treatment.
Diagnosis rates for poststroke depression rose significantly over the years, with women diagnosed more often than men and racial/ethnic minorities diagnosed less frequently.
Among those diagnosed, a high percentage were given antidepressants, with treatment rates varying based on gender, race/ethnicity, and age, indicating possible inequities in how this condition is managed.