World Parkinson’s Disease 2025: How Does Parkinson’s Diseases Affect Mental Health ?

By Vanshika Gaur
11 Apr 2025, 10:00 IST

Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes movement issues, difficulty speaking, muscle stiffness, and more. However, with physical symptoms, it also impacts mental health. Here is how Parkinson's disease affects mental health. Tap to read!

Anxiety

People with Parkinson's disease experience intense anxiety, such as constant worrying, panic attacks, and more.

Sleep Disturbance

Parkinson’s can also cause sleep disturbance or poor sleep, leading to moose swings, low energy levels, and other sleep disturbances.

Stress

Dealing with Parkinson’s can cause chronic stress, which may make even easy and simple tasks take longer to complete.

Apathy

People experiencing Parkinson’s also often deal with apathy, i.e., lack of motivation or interest in activities they once enjoyed.

Dementia

People with Parkinson's develop Parkinson’s Disease Dementia (PDD), which causes severe memory loss, confusion, and more.

Cognitive Decline

As Parkinson’s is a brain disorder, with age it begins to affect the brain functions, such as problem-solving, memory, and attention.

Information Credits

According to PubMed, anxiety, depression, cognitive challenges, and other mental health issues are common in Parkinson's disease. It is advisable to consult a healthcare professional if you are experiencing signs of Parkinson’s disease.