Parkinson’s psychosis: What it is and why it happens
More than half of people with Parkinson’s disease will at some point develop psychosis, a collection of symptoms in which a person has trouble distinguishing what is or isn’t real.
Compassionate care:
Navigating Parkinson's psychosis
for the Parkinson’s patient
Dealing with psychosis as a patient with Parkinson’s can be scary and confusing, especially if you aren’t quite sure what’s happening. If you are experiencing psychosis or are concerned that you may at some point, the following articles can help to understand what it is, why it occurs in Parkinson’s patients, and what you can do about it.
Opening up to your doctor about Parkinson’s psychosis
Psychosis symptoms can be alarming, but having the courage to discuss symptoms with your healthcare team is key to getting a confirmed diagnosis and cause, and start appropriate treatment.
