# Understanding Depression, Anxiety, and Apathy

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Podcast: [Substantial Matters: Life & Science of Parkinson's](https://stenobird.com/podcast/substantial-matters-life-science-of-parkinson-s-7073791)
Published: 2025-05-06T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/online-education/podcast
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## Resource

Depression, anxiety, and apathy are common symptoms that are often overlooked in people with Parkinson's disease (PD). Nearly half of those living with PD are likely to experience depression or anxiety at some point, but these non-motor symptoms often go unrecognized and undertreated. Because their signs can overlap and mimic one another, it can be challenging to pinpoint exactly what someone is going through. Depression is known for feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness. Anxiety might look like constant worry, excessive nervousness, or getting upset easily. Apathy, which is sometimes mistaken for depression, is the lack of motivation or interest to do things you used to enjoy. These symptoms can greatly impact your quality of life and worsen other PD symptoms. In this episode, we speak with Lauren Zelouf, MSW, LCSW from Penn Medicine's Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Center, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence. She shares how to distinguish among these different symptoms, emphasizes the importance of recognizing the signs, and offers coping strategies for managing symptoms and seeking support. Follow and rate us on your favorite podcast platform to be notified when there's a new episode! Let us know what other topics you would like us to cover by visiting parkinson.org/feedback .

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