Experiencing some stress is a normal part of life, but many people living with Parkinson's notice stress may worsen symptoms and make medication less effective. And chronic stress can cause lasting impacts to mental and physical health. Tune into audio from this Third Thursday’s Webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss how stress affects the body and how to reduce its harm.
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In this episode, Jim McNasby, JD, MJFF General Counsel and member of its Patient Council, leads a conversation with:
Becca Miller, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine. She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2013 and is a member of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Patient Council.
Rick Helmich, MD, PhD, a neurologist at Radboud University Medical Centre in the Netherlands and a principal investigator at the Donders Center, leading the systems neurology group. He researches stress and Parkinson’s.
Amie Hiller, MD, a movement disorder specialist and director of the North West Parkinson’s Disease Research Education and Clinical Centers in the VA Portland Health Care System. She also is an associate professor of neurology at Oregon Health & Science University.
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