Depression is closely linked to PD, and has become an NIH research priority. 

Dealing effectively with depression can improve your quality of  life.

■ National Institute for Mental Health: Depression & PD

■ Depression & PD - NPF's Dr. Lieberman

■ PubMed Search Results on Links Between Depression, Cognition & PD

■ Nanaimo Bars recipe

F WEBSITES TO AMUSE, ENTERTAIN, & ENLIGHTEN

F  Never Mind

A collection of quotations, poems, and other inspirational writings about the brain and the mind.

F  http://www.pwnkle.com/pnp/default.asp

PARK PLACE pwnkle and peg's new PD literary site - explore and contribute!

F  http://www.pwnkle.com

Because she's good for your mental health!

F  http://www.plwp.org/virtuality/200206/200206pwnkle.htm

Read Carol "pwnkle" McCleod's essay on dreaming, sleeping, consciousness and the computer

F  http://www.washington.edu/medical/som/afterhours/chudler.html

Profile of "Mr. Brain," the University of Washington's Eric Chudler

F http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/baw.html

The things you learn . . . be sure to mark your calendars for the 2003 Brain Awareness Week.

F   Mini Mental State Exam for Assessing Cognition

Example of the "mini mental" given by your doctor to assess cognitive dysfunction.

F  http://www.brainconnection.com/

BrainConnection.com is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality information about how the brain works and how people learn.  Brain teasers and puzzles for all ages.