Parkinson’s can bring about changes in mood and motivation, sometimes years before motor symptoms. While many people experience depression, anxiety or apathy as part of their Parkinson’s journey, it can be difficult to talk seek support from doctors and loved ones. In audio from this popular past webinar, people living with the disease share openly about their experiences and what helps them cope. A movement disorder specialist and psychiatrist also discuss many ways to manage and treat these symptoms.
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In this episode Allie Signorelli, a member of MJFF’s Patient Council who was diagnosed with PD in 2022, leads a conversation with:
Israel Robledo, diagnosed with PD in 2007 and a member of MJFF’s Patient Council.
Irene Richard, MD, a movement disorder specialist and professor of neurology and psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Andreea Seritan, MD, a geriatric psychiatrist at the University of California San Francisco.
View a transcript of this podcast.
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