Making the Connection Between Brain and Behavior

<p>Fully Revised and Updated</p> <p>The only complete and up-to-date book addressing the most common behavioral symptoms of Parkinson?ås Disease (PD) including depression anxiety hallucinations disrupted sleep and compulsive behavior.</p> <p>When people think about PD they usually picture tremor shuffling and other physical changes. But as many as 90% of all Parkinson?ås patients also live with behavioral symptoms that few families are prepared to handle. In this fully revised and updated edition of <i>Making the Connection Between Brain and Behavior</i> Dr. Joseph H. Friedman a leading expert in PD explains the most common behavioral issues in down-to-earth straightforward language offers the most current research on available therapies and medications and provides guidance on ways to communicate with your healthcare team for effective treatment. </p> <p>Now fully updated and revised throughout and including three new chapters and two new appendices <i>Making the Connection Between Brain and Behavior</i> includes even more information on a variety of treatment options including Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). It is an essential resource for every person with PD and his or her family.</p>