National Parkinson Foundation
From: National Parkinson Foundation
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Subject: Important Information about Parkinson's and Depression
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Parkinson's Disease & Depression
Mental health is extremely important in Parkinson's disease (PD). Although common in other chronic diseases, research suggests that depression and anxiety are even more common in PD. Research from the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) has found that at least 60 percent of those diagnosed with PD will experience some form of depression during their illness, and up to 40 percent will experience an anxiety disorder.
Recent findings from NPF's Parkinson's Outcomes Project found that taken together, mood, depression and anxiety have the greatest impact on health status, even more than the motor impairments commonly associated with the disease. Our research has also shown that treating depression is one of the most significant ways to decrease disability and improve quality of life. Fortunately, there are very effective treatments for depression.
NPF recommends that people with Parkinson's disease:
a.. get screened for depression at least once a year.
b.. seek both medications and counseling for treatment.
c.. discuss changes in mood with their healthcare professional and doctor.
d.. bring a family member to doctor's appointments to discuss changes in their mood.
e.. schedule frequent follow-up visits with your doctor.
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