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Cognitive–behavioural therapy for non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease: a clinical review -- Koychev and Okai -- Evidence-Based Mental Health


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Neuropsychiatric symptoms are common in Parkinson's disease (PD) and have a disproportionate impact on quality of life and carer burden. Pharmacological treatment is the main approach in dealing with these symptoms, but it is limited by variable efficacy and risk of drug interactions. Non-pharmacological approaches using the cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) model are viable alternatives and in this review paper we summarise the evidence of CBT for three of the most common psychiatric manifestations of PD: depression and anxiety, impulse-control disorders and insomnia. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.

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