Demoralization and Parkinson's: Check out these video tips

Demoralization is common in Parkinson’s disease and in one recently published series it was estimated to occur in 18%. It is critical to keep in mind that 30% or 1 in 3 folks with demoralization and Parkinson’s may not be depressed. Risk factors include a younger age and being single. The best treatments are not known, but we recommend a multidisciplinary team approach and especially psychology, licensed clinical social work and psychiatry. We must do a better job at identification and in developing new treatments for demoralization in Parkinson’s disease. In more severe cases we may even consider an inpatient rehabilitation admission. See our recent Facebook video on this topic of demoralization and Parkinson’s disease.

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Michael OkunJune 2, 2021

To read more books and articles by Michael S. Okun MD check him out on Twitter, @MichaelOkun, and also Amazon.com. The 14 books he has written including #Livingwith Parkinson’s #EndingPD #Parkinsonsecrets #LessonsFromTheBedside Dr. Okun also serves as the Medical Advisor for the Parkinson’s Foundation.

To read more on Indu Subramanian M.D. she does live interviews of experts in Parkinson’s for the PMD Alliance. She is one of the few doctors in the world trained in both Parkinson’s disease neurology and in integrative medicine.

To see more on our blog by artist Jonny Acheson MD check out his website at JonnyAchesonArt.com. Jonny is a physician in the U.K. who also has Parkinson’s disease.

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Demoralization and Parkinson's: Check out these video tips

To read more on Indu Subramanian M.D. she does live interviews of experts in Parkinson’s for the PMD Alliance﻿. She is one of the few doctors in the world trained in both Parkinson’s disease neurology and in integrative medicine.

To see more on our blog by artist Jonny Acheson MD check out his website at JonnyAchesonArt.com. Jonny is a physician in the U.K. who also has Parkinson’s disease.

Dr. Michael S. Okun

To read more on Indu Subramanian M.D. she does live interviews of experts in Parkinson’s for the PMD Alliance. She is one of the few doctors in the world trained in both Parkinson’s disease neurology and in integrative medicine.