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Emotional Challenges Posed by Stroke and Covid-19

Stories of the Relentless: A Binge Worthy Series by the American Heart Association

English - June 03, 2020 23:49 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB
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Moderated by Emmy Award-winning news anchor Carey Peña, this episode features stroke survivor Rachel Scanlon Henry and Dr. Kimberly McGuire, a clinical psychologist at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, New Jersey.

Henry shares her lengthy emotional recovery following her stroke and how it has better equipped her to weather the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. McGuire addresses how stroke survivors can reduce anxiety and stress and get emotional support during this difficult time.