A stroke is defined as a sudden disorder of the functionality of the nervous system caused by a dysfunction in the brains blood circulation, which lasts longer than 24 hours and it is categorized as a cerebrovascular disease. A stroke can be ischemic (clogged blood vessels) and hemorrhagic (rupture of a blood vessel). A stroke is a big medical and social-economic problem, it is the leading cause of physical disabilities and the second most often cause of death in Croatia. The most spread after effects of a stroke are motoric dysfunctions, loss of coordination and keeping balance. Cognitive dysfunction, damage to the speaking abilities, reduced sense perceptions, incontinence of the bladder and intestines, neglect syndrome, apraxia, emotional changes to ones behaviour and others. People will often have problem with acute factors of stress, family issues, problems with keeping social bonds, sexual relations, depression, anxiety, apathy, suicidal thoughts and sleeping disorders all results of the aftermath of a stroke. To conclude, a stroke can affect all aspects of daily life. It greatly reduces the quality of a persons life. Except from the neurological deficits, the result of medical treatment is often prolonged depending on the emotional status of the patient, and there for is a crucial factor in determining the length of rehabilitation. Psychic reactions of people who had a stroke can often be confusing and additionally add difficulty to the newly created situation. Research has shown that the aforementioned affects can have a negative impact on the completion of daily activities, worse functional outcome, serious cognitive aftereffects, a higher mortality rate therefor it is of great importance to prevent psycho-emotional repercussions with precisely timed psychological and social support. The goal of this review paper is oriented towards the consideration of psychological and social repercussions of having a stroke, as well as the review of the approach conceived in the goal of supporting psychological and social life aspects, and the complex therapy and rehabilitation process.