In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by former NBA player, Brian Grant. Brian shares his journey with young-onset Parkinson's and the mental health challenges that have accompanied his diagnosis. Brian also discusses how sharing his diagnosis with others has helped him find community and maintain a strong support system. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Sotirios Parashos, a neurologist at Struther's Parkinson's Center in Minnesota. Dr. Parashos discusses the common motor and mood symptoms of the condition and explains the importance of establishing a strong support system as the condition progresses.

Additional Resources:

https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/after-a-12-year-career-with-the-nba-brian-grant

https://www.brainandlife.org/disorders-a-z/parkinsons-disease/

https://www.amazon.com/Navigating-Parkinsons-Disease-Brain-Books/dp/0190877472

https://briangrant.org/

https://briangrant.org/podcast/

Social Media:

Guest: Brian Grant @bwgrant (Twitter), @briangrant44 (Instagram)

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Audrey Nath @AudreyNathMDPhD