Module
Internist module: Post-stroke depression + cognitive screening (outpatient practice)
An internist workflow for screening and initial management of depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairment after stroke, with referral triggers and documentation templates
ClinicianClinicianIntermediate25 minClinical (pro)
Educational only
Educational only — follow local behavioral health pathways and evidence-based screening tools.
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If suicidal ideation or acute safety concerns arise, activate urgent evaluation per local protocol.
What you'll learn
- Implement brief, repeatable mood/cognition screening in follow-up visits
- Recognize when symptoms threaten safety/adherence and require urgent referral
- Coordinate with rehab, neurology, and behavioral health
Why it matters
- Adherence
- Rehab participation
- Caregiver strain
Screening workflow
- Mood
- Cognition
- Sleep
- Safety
Referral triggers
- Suicidality
- Severe cognitive impairment
- Caregiver burnout
Practice check
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References
- National Institute of Mental HealthDepression