We were sent information about a survey that one of the University College London (UCL) MSc students is leading on.
The survey is part of a project that aims to promote well-being in people with Parkinson’s. The focus is on ‘mental flexibility’, which describes the ability to stay in the present moment rather than allowing unpleasant thoughts, feelings or bodily sensations to dominate. They need 50 people with Parkinson’s, who experience symptoms of anxiety such as a sense of dread or fear.
Ultimately, they aim to use the information to think about how they might best adapt psychological therapies to reduce anxiety in people with Parkinson’s. This is a long-term goal of Rebecca Gould (Prof of Psychological Therapies), Anette Schrag (Neurologist leading a PUK funded study on anxiety in Parkinson’s).
Please see the Parkinson’s UK page which outlines more: Link. (On the link, it is possible to scroll down to ‘take part online on the survey website’).
Emily Todd who is the student leading the research needs more people to take part in the next couple of weeks to include the information in her dissertation. But the survey itself will remain open for several months and will be written up for publication in a peer reviewed journal.
Can we please encourage you to participate in the research.