Post-stroke Depression, Functional Independence, and Cognition Among Patients With High Social Support in Georgia: A Cross-Sectional Study

High perception of social support did not appear to "buffer" the association between post-stroke depression (PSD) and poor functional or cognitive outcomes, particularly within the sociocultural context of the country of Georgia. This cultural context of strong familial support and traditional societal roles is particularly understudied and is similar to those seen in several other Eastern European/Asian countries. Larger longitudinal studies are needed to clarify causal pathways and eliminate all possible confounders.