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How Common Is The Symptom Of Depression?

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Woodstock, GA
September 18
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Depression is very common among people with Parkinson's disease, affecting at least half of those diagnosed. It can last for weeks or more and may be caused by Parkinson's itself, which affects brain chemicals related to mood, energy levels, and motivation.

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