## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # Southwest Chapter Parkinson's Symposium North Baptist Church 5757 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012 Virtual ( Zoom ) April 5, 20241:00 pm to 4:00 pm MST Free [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=111489&view=RSVP) [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=111570&view=RSVP) ![Southwest Chapter Symposium Banner](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Southwest%20Symposium%20Banner-940x510.jpg?itok=gPJ6N7y6) Join the Parkinson’s Foundation in person or online for the Southwest Chapter’s Parkinson’s Symposium. Hear about ongoing research, current treatments, and resources available to help you live your best life with Parkinson’s. With a focus on **depression and anxiety**, this program will highlight the importance of mental health. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required as in-person seating is limited. **Speaker:** [Lori Nisson](https://doctors.bannerhealth.com/provider/Lori+Nisson/451961), LCSW, Banner Health --- **For in-person attendees:** In-person check-in starts at 1 p.m. MST. **For virtual attendees, via Zoom:** The live stream starts at 1:30 p.m. MST --- ## Contact Us Southwest Chapter [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) Southwest@Parkinson.org ](mailto:Southwest@Parkinson.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) (480) 626-0192 ]() ### Sponsored by: ![Seed for Success](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/Seeds%20for%20Success%202022-Horiz_Green_0.jpg?itok=rFM6t8I0) ![abbvie logo](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/AbbVie-logo_1.png?itok=w3jQjtXY) ![Medtronic logo](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/medtronic-logo.png?itok=kj4kh0nI) ![Supernus Pharmaceuticals logo](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/supernuspharmaceuticals_logo.jpg?itok=luj-zCPH) ![Cerevance ](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/Cerevance%20Logo.jpg?itok=Y5d7YgjU) *COVID SAFETY: The health and safety of our participants, sponsors, volunteers and staff are our top priority. We continue to monitor CDC recommendations and will adhere to state and local COVID guidelines in place on the event day. Adjustments will be made if necessary.* ## Related Materials Fact Sheets ### [ Depression and PD: A Non-Drug Treatment Option ](/library/fact-sheets/depression-treatments) [Read Now](/library/fact-sheets/depression-treatments) Fact Sheets ### [ Apathy & Motivation in Parkinson’s ](/library/fact-sheets/apathy) [Read Now](/library/fact-sheets/apathy) Videos & Webinars ### [ Depression and Parkinson's Disease ](/library/videos/depression) [Watch Now](/library/videos/depression) ## Upcoming Events Fundraising Events ### [ Community Walk - Walk Over Water ](/events/2026/mdcw-walk-over-water) Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action. September 13, 2026Poughkeepsie, NY [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/TR?fr_id=8007&pg=entry) Educational Events ### [ Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Wellbeing ](/events/2026/Sep14MM) Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week. September 14, 2026Virtual [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117730&view=RSVP) Educational Events ### [ The PD Solo Network ](/events/2026/PDSolo-September15) A virtual network for people living with Parkinson's disease who live alone, by choice or circumstance. September 15, 2026Virtual [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=110329&view=RSVP&_gl=1*kfc2j4*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3ODA2Njk4ODIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNtSi1hZndsQU1WbjA1SEFSM0FXU2dpRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0tuYl9EX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*Mjg5MDQwOTU4LjE3Nzg1MTE0NTE.*_ga*NzU5NzkwMzgyLjE3Nzg1MTE0NTE.*_ga_57LEHWK3JX*czE3ODMzNDk1NTgkbzU0JGcxJHQxNzgzMzUyMDgwJGoxMyRsMCRoMA..&_ga=2.210907285.1895919309.1783349558-759790382.1778511451&_gac=1.241896758.1780669882.EAIaIQobChMIycmJ-afwlAMVn05HAR3AWSgiEAAYASAAEgKnb_D_BwE) [View All](/events) ### Subscribe for the latest news - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn