What emotional problems are common during early phase Parkinson's?

What emotional problems are common during early phase Parkinson's?

Neal Hermanowicz (Director of the Movement Disorders Program) gives expert video advice on: How does early phase Parkinson's affect the voice?; What are the sexual effects of early Parkinson's?; What emotional problems are common during early phase Parkinson's? and more...

Depression and anxiety, which often go hand in hand, can be another very early occurance in Parkinsons disease. There have been some studies focusing on exactly that question. Does that occur prior to the appearance of some of the motor findings in Parkinsons disease? It may be present early on in the course, and may be again, a clue that something is going on along the lines of Parkinsons disease. Not everybody with depression is developing Parkinsons disease, obviously, but it can be an early symptom with Parkinsons disease.