Studies have shown that CBT might be an effective way to treat depression and sleep disorders in people with Parkinson’s Disease, although they caution against relying on therapy alone.
One 2020 study published in Psychology and Psychotherapy stated: “CBT appears to be effective in treating depression and sleep disorders in people with PD, while psychoeducation programmes alone should be avoided.“
The use of CBT to improve anxiety, quality of life, and impulse control, as well as mindfulness-based interventions, should be undertaken with some caution because of insufficient research and inconsistent results.”
Since the condition has many symptoms, including physical and psychological, it is important to take a broad approach to treating Parkinson’s.
