Section outline

  • People showing signs of mental health issues

    This essentials course for mental health professionals will develop your knowledge and understanding of Parkinson's and the range of symptoms people living with the condition may experience. You will gain insights into the underlying causes of symptoms and the need to provide holistic, tailored support and treatment, and an awareness of the impact of medication side effects when making an assessment. You will also have opportunities to reflect on your current practice and what changes you might implement as a result of your learning.

    Stopwatch 15 minutes

    Person Mental health professionals

    • Learning outcomes

      By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

      • Describe common symptoms of Parkinson’s (motor and non-motor) 

      • Recognise that Parkinson's medication is time critical and can have side effects that may impact your patient's mental health

      • Recognise that psychological difficulties experienced by people with Parkinson's are a complex interplay between neurobiological, psychological and social factors

      • Identify the ways in which people's mental health is impacted following a Parkinson's diagnosis

      • Access further learning to support you in your role

    • Start learning

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    • Mental health Essentials Pecyn SCORM
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    • Acknowledgements

      Our thanks go to Dr Ruth Lewis-Morton, Clinical Psychologist from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Dr Kaanthan Jawahar, Consultant Liaison and Neuropsychiatrist from Royal Derby Hospital, and Dr Liz Hudson, Advanced Clinical Fellow, South Manchester Parkinson's Service for their input in the development and review of this course.