Addressing your mental health with Parkinson's
Research indicates that non-motor symptoms, including depression and anxiety, can have a huge impact on quality of life with Parkinson's and need to be attended to just as much as physical/motor symptoms do. Mental health therapy can be extremely beneficial in addressing mood and processing living with Parkinson's. Read more about it here!
We have compiled lists of therapists in NC who have been recommended to us over the years:
Therapist list - Orange & Durham Counties
Therapist list - Wake County
Therapist list - Charlotte area
Therapist list - Greensboro
If your area of NC is not listed here or you are not finding a therapist you need, we recommend looking for those who say they specialize in things like "chronic illness," "medical conditions," and "new diagnosis." Specializations in "aging" and in "caregiving" can apply as well. They may or may not have had experience with Parkinson's disease but will be familiar with common struggles, such as ambiguous loss (identity, independence), anticipatory grief, and impact on relationship dynamics. www.psychologytoday.com can be a really helpful website for searching for local therapists - there is an option to search by "chronic illness" and by your insurance.
Research indicates that non-motor symptoms, including depression and anxiety, can have a huge impact on quality of life with Parkinson's and need to be attended to just as much as physical/motor symptoms do. Mental health therapy can be extremely beneficial in addressing mood and processing living with Parkinson's. Read more about it here!
We have compiled lists of therapists in NC who have been recommended to us over the years:
Therapist list - Orange & Durham Counties
Therapist list - Wake County
Therapist list - Charlotte area
Therapist list - Greensboro
If your area of NC is not listed here or you are not finding a therapist you need, we recommend looking for those who say they specialize in things like "chronic illness," "medical conditions," and "new diagnosis." Specializations in "aging" and in "caregiving" can apply as well. They may or may not have had experience with Parkinson's disease but will be familiar with common struggles, such as ambiguous loss (identity, independence), anticipatory grief, and impact on relationship dynamics. www.psychologytoday.com can be a really helpful website for searching for local therapists - there is an option to search by "chronic illness" and by your insurance.
