Season 4 · Episode 7
Depression, Anxiety, and Mood Changes in Parkinson's with Dr. Joanne Hamilton
The Parkinson's Podcast · Davis Phineny Foundation
February 14, 202350m 31s
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Show Notes
In this episode, Dr. Joanne Hamilton discusses:
- The difference between a bad mood and a clinical mood disorder
- Not pathologizing normal emotions
- Depression versus a typical grieving period after receiving a diagnosis
- Depression versus anxiety and the symptoms of each
- Suicidal ideation and signs to look for that indicate seriousness
- Who to seek treatment from and where
- Exercise and socialization as the number one treatment
- The what and why of anxiety in Parkinson's
- Treatment options for depression, anxiety, and mood changes
- The what and why of apathy
- If talk therapy may be right for you
and more! We hope you enjoy it!
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