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What Are the Happy Pills for Parkinson's Disease?: A Look at Mood-Enhancing Medications

Oct 10, 2025 •

4 min read

Research estimates that at least 50% of people with Parkinson's disease (PD) will experience some form of depression [1.2.4]. The term 'happy pills' informally refers to antidepressants, which help manage these non-motor symptoms. So, what are the happy pills for Parkinson's disease and how do they work?