Course curriculum

  1. 01

    • Welcome to Mood for the Person with Parkinson's Disease Part One

    • Care Partner Journal

    • Meet Our Expert

    • Questions to Answer in Mood for the Person with Parkinson's Disease Part One

    • Meet Our Care Partners
  2. 02

    • What are the different signs and symptoms of impaired mood?

    • Signs and Symptoms of Impaired Mood

    • Signs and Symptoms of Impaired Mood

    • Pause and Reflect
  3. 03

    • How might signs and symptoms of impaired mood manifest when specifically directed at the care partner?

    • Impaired Mood and the Care Partner

    • Seven Needs of Care Partners

    • Seven Needs of Care Partners

    • Pause and Reflect
  4. 04

    • What does it look like when signs and symptoms of impaired mood begin to progress?

    • Progression of Impaired Mood

    • Pause and Reflect
  5. 05

    • What can care partners do to manage their emotions and avoid overreactions when their loved one is depressed, anxious or apathetic?

    • Managing Emotions

    • Take Home Tip

    • Care to Talk? Managing Emotions.

    • Pause and Reflect
  6. 06

    • When should people with Parkinson’s disease seek professional psychological or psychiatric help for mood challenges?

    • Seeking Help

    • Pause and Reflect
  7. 07

    • Based on the progressing symptoms of mood challenges who should be called for help?

    • Specialists to Consult

    • Pause and Reflect
  8. 08

    • What are different types of mental health professionals that may be able to help with new challenges?

    • Different Types of Mental Health Professionals

    • Living Your Best Life

    • Pause and Reflect
  9. 09

    • Are there medications that are frequently prescribed for mood issues that could have a negative impact on the person living with Parkinson’s disease in regard to other Parkinson’s medications?

    • Mood Medications and Parkinson's disease

    • Medications that May Be Contraindicated in Parkinson’s Disease

    • Pause and Reflect

    • Learn More
  10. 10

    • Mood for the Person with Parkinson's Disease Part Two

    • Questions to Answer in Mood for the Person with Parkinson's Disease Part Two
  11. 11

    • How involved should care partners be in the process of treating Mood impairment and mood disorders that come with Parkinson’s disease

    • Care Partner Participation

    • Take Home Tip

    • Pause and Reflect
  12. 12

    • What is cognitive behavioral therapy?

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    • Depression and PD: A Non-Drug Treatment Option

    • Pause and Reflect
  13. 13

    • Do you have any messages for care partners that may be feeling overwhelmed themselves?

    • Overwhelmed Care Partners

    • Take Home Tip

    • Pause and Reflect
  14. 14

    • Final Words of Wisdom

    • Final Words of Wisdom

    • Care to Talk? Where do you find emotional support in your life?

    • Thank you!

    • PD Conversations

    • Course Evaluation: Mood for the Person with Parkinson's Disease