AdvocacyRSSApr 22
Guest Voice: When Parkinson’s disease and bipolar disorder collide
This article is a personal account from someone living with both Parkinson's disease and bipolar disorder at the same time. The author discusses how having these two conditions together creates unique challenges for their mental and physical health. The piece highlights the importance of addressing mental health alongside neurological symptoms in Parkinson's care.
WHY IT MATTERSPatients with Parkinson's disease who also have bipolar disorder often face overlooked mental health needs, as treatment plans may focus primarily on movement symptoms while psychiatric care gets deprioritized.