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AimsTo discuss the current methodological and conceptual difficulties inherent in characterizing the emotional manifestations of neurodegenerative disease through critically reviewing depression as a manifestation of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease (PD).MethodsSelective literature review of the neurobiological, psychological, and physical basis of depressive symptoms in PD from 1993–2003, with reference to key earlier articles.ConclusionsThere are difficulties in defining the syndromes of PD itself as well as depression in PD. The use of more conceptually reductionistic definitions of emotion and behavior in comprehensive longitudinal studies of the natural history of PD is recommended.

RANZCP training programme. [1][2][3][4] The 2019 survey of Victorian trainees found that several trainees had sought external psychotherapy training, 4 presumably in lieu of adequate opportunities within the training programme.

Objective: We explore the previous research and current context regarding opportunities for shared-care partnerships between public and private psychiatric practice. Conclusions: Since the early 2000s, when there was impetus for the development of public-private psychiatric shared-care models as part of a previous National Mental Health Strategy, there has been surprisingly little research and policy development. Given an apparent exodus of psychiatrists to private practice due to current challenges facing the public health sector, it is timely to reconsider models of private and public sector shared-care that may improve the quality of public mental healthcare.