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Tim Welcome to the list. We need professionals such as yourself! And "congratulations" for diagnosing a PWP in a nursing home and DOING something about it! You asked: > Do you think >that PWP's would go to a psychologist/psychotherapist/behavioural health >specialist for management of stress/anxiety/panic/depression/despair, etc >associated with having PD? I feel that if a service by a a psychologist/psychotherapist/behavioural health >specialist for management of stress/anxiety/panic/depression/despair, was >more readily available, then more PWP would seek out their services. It >this service was offered, for example AT THE TIME OF DIAGNOSIS and >incorporated as a natural procedure, rather than something one needs in >times of crisis, then PWP (and Carers too) would be far more likely to >make that "leap" to ask for help. Working closely with a Neurologist or clinic team is obviously the way to get early referrals. I have sometimes felt the need for advice from a psychologist but am too busy and yes, a little reluctant to seek out such a person. Funding is also another problem for many. Sincerely Joy Graham (CG Bob, 58, 9+ years)