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ForwardManaging Mood Changes
The impact that Parkinson's has on mood cannot be overstated, and the impact that your loved one's mood has on your day can be just as significant.
This course will provide strategies for understanding your loved one’s mood challenges while also caring for your own feelings and needs.
Syllabus | |
Signs and Symptoms of Impaired Mood Your Loved One's Mood Challenge Progression of Mood Symptoms Managing Mood Related Behaviors When to Seek Help Types of Mental Health Providers Pause and Reflect: Is It Time to Seek Help? Care Partner Participation in Mental Health Management Take Home Tip Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Depression and PD: A Non-Drug Treatment Option Managing Your Emotions The Seven Needs of Care Partners Care to Talk? Managing Emotions Pause and Reflect: The Seven Needs of Care Partners Care to Talk? Finding Emotional Support in Your Life Overwhelmed Care Partners | |
Target Audience
This course introduces concepts that can be helpful for those who are new to the Parkinson’s community as well as those who are seasoned Parkinson’s care partners.
Learning Objectives
Our hope is that care partners who take this course will be able to:
- Understand the ways that your loved one’s Parkinson’s disease causes mood symptoms and disorders.
- Recognize different types of mental health professionals who could potentially help both you and your loved one with Parkinson’s.
- View yourself as an important participant in the management of your loved one’s mental health.