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 Evaluation of quality of life and psychological aspects of Parkinson’s disease patients who participate in a support groups 
Artigas NR, Striebel VLW, Hilbig A, Rieder CRM. Evaluation of quality of life and psychological aspects of Parkinson's disease patients who participate in a support group. Dement Neuropsychol. 2015 Jul-Sep;9(3):295-300. doi: 10.1590/1980-57642015DN93000013. PMID: 29213975; PMCID: PMC56193 (7/30/2015)

Persons with Parkinson's Disease are often affected by quality of life issues that include more than physical motor systems, including rigidity, dyskinesia, and tremor. Anxiety, sleep disorders, social isolation, depression, and memory loss can contribute to the quality of life for those with PD. A study in Brazil suggests that participation in support groups help reduce anxiety symptoms, social phobia, and depressive episodes for persons with PD. 
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Persons with Parkinson's Disease are often affected by quality of life issues that include more than physical motor systems, including rigidity, dykinesia, and tremor.  To find additional papers and research CLICK HERE