Parkinson's disease and depression.
The prevalence of depression in Parkinson's disease is around 40%, but, unfortunately, such depression is frequently unrecognized and untreated. However, recognition and appropriate treatment of depression in patients with Parkinson's disease is essential for clinical practice. This review focuses on the epidemiology, pathophysiology and treatment of depression associated with Parkinson's disease.
Rihmer
Zoltán
Z
National Institute for Psychiatry and Neurology, Budapest.
Seregi
Krisztina
K
Rihmer
Annamária
A
D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000523:psychology*; D012307:Risk Factors