This study used an online survey to examine mental health professionals' awareness of and
experiences with persons with aphasia (PWA) and professionals' confidence in treating …

Purpose Aphasia is correlated with depression and anxiety, and it has a negative impact on
quality of life. Aphasia is also frequently misunderstood among mental health care providers …

Background. Although the psychosocial dimensions of aphasia are relatively well
understood, there may be variations in how these effects are managed in routine …

Purpose: This clinical focus article will provide an overview of the psychosocial impact of
aphasia, with particular attention to depression and anxiety and barriers for accessing …

Living with aphasia: A client centered approach Page 329 OBJECTIVES The reader will be
able to: 1. Understand how to be an effective client-centered therapist. 2. Know the …

OBJECTIVE. The goal for this study was to determine methods to modify outcome measures
for people with aphasia and to provide beginning support for the efficacy of these suggested …

Purpose This article addresses the issues related to the lack of awareness and availability of
resources for people living with aphasia. Aphasia as a chronic condition impacts all aspects …

Purpose Little is known about the experience of healthcare professionals (HCPs) in the
community providing healthcare to people with aphasia. In this study we aimed to explore …

For people with aphasia, the struggle to communicate creates powerful emotions, such as
anger and frustration, and feelings of isolation and depression. The author, who has had …

Speaking from almost 30 years of experience living with aphasia, the author offers
suggestions for health care professionals who relate to persons with this disorder. Persons …