New research uncovers a connection between SSRI use and apathy in Parkinson’s disease (PD): 🔹 Key findings: -38% of participants met clinical criteria for apathy, 28% for depression. -SRI use was linked to higher apathy scores in PD. -Education, cognition, and depressive symptoms also predicted apathy. 🔹 Why it matters: -SSRIs may affect dopamine systems, worsening motivation in PD. -Switching antidepressants could be a strategy to treat apathy in PD. 🌟 Takeaway: Careful antidepressant selection is crucial in managing PD symptoms. #ParkinsonsResearch #MentalHealth #Neurology Read More: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08919887241254471?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub 0pubmed