The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has launched a five-part training course for mental health practitioners who work with individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s. This comprehensive introduction to PD covers symptoms, disease progression, psychosocial impacts, and the complex relationship between PD and mental health. The PD community can encourage mental health professionals to register for the course, which begins on July 22, 2026.
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is requesting input from the Parkinson’s community as part of a Request for Information (RFI). This RFI will support development of the National Plan to End Parkinson’s and inform the Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services as they embark on their vital work. Input is due on August 22, 2026.
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American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is hosting a “Thriving Through Mindfulness” program specific to Parkinson’s care partners. The virtual program meets on Tuesdays from July 14 to August 4, 1-2pm PT. This welcoming and interactive series acknowledges the unique experiences and stressors that care partners face, while offering a dedicated space to pause, recharge, and care for yourself. Sign up today!
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In early April 2026, the Davis Phinney Foundation’s (DPF) annual “Emerging Therapies for Parkinson’s” webinar featured Dr. Michael Okun, movement disorder neurologist at the University of Florida, and Dr. Soania Mathur, a retired family physician and person living with Parkinson’s. The webinar covered the latest PD research, trials, and advances in prevention, symptomatic treatment, and disease-modifying therapies. The speakers also addressed the challenge of evaluating claims circulating on social media. Read the notes prepared by our Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach team.
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Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of Parkinson’s-related webinars and virtual meetings with speakers. Here’s our July 2026 list.
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