Hi John,
Today is World Parkinson’s Day and we are taking this opportunity to shine a light on an often-overlooked conversation: Parkinson’s and mental health.
But, why?
Because when somebody is asked to list Parkinson’s most common symptoms, they often say things like tremors, a loss of balance, or muscle stiffness. These are all physical symptoms but they are not the only ones. A Parkinson's diagnosis brings with it many lesser-known mental health symptoms such as depression, anxiety, apathy, and feelings of isolation.
Today, Parkinson Canada is taking an important step to make sure mental health is a bigger part of the conversation, and we’d like you to take this step with us. Taking this conversation out of the shadows makes it easier for people to understand that these symptoms are real and that it’s possible to access support dealing with mental health just like you would for physical health.
And nobody should have to do this alone. Help is here.
We need you to help us amplify this conversation so that every Canadian impacted by Parkinson’s can hear our message: With the right support, a rich and fulfilling life is still possible!
It can be easy to let Parkinson’s pull you into a dark and isolating place. But it doesn’t need to be this way. This April, please help normalize conversations about mental health and Parkinson’s. Click one of the buttons below to share this message with your friends and family: |
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