Are you curious about the subtle, yet profound, connections between mood disorders and Parkinson’s disease? This series, The Complex World of Mood and Behavioural Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease, invites you to explore a crucial often-overlooked aspect of living with Parkinson’s. In these coming episodes, we feature a compelling dialogue between Dr. Ines Debove and Professor Kay Redfield Jamison, a world-renowned mood disorder expert from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Together, they draw vital parallels between familiar disorders like mania and depression and the less recognized neuropsychiatric fluctuations and impulse control disorders that Parkinson’s patients frequently struggle with.

Professor Jamison eloquently sheds light on how these often-overlooked behaviors profoundly affect individuals with Parkinson’s, frequently remaining hidden from even their closest family and loved ones. Join us to delve deeper into the world of mood and behavioral disorders in Parkinson’s disease and discover why **uncovering these hidden challenges is absolutely critical to promoting understanding, fostering empathy, and building a stronger support network within the Parkinson’s community.