WHAT IS NEUROPSYCHOLOGY?

Clinical neuropsychologists focus on the relationship between the brain and behavior. They use standardized tests to provide objective information regarding an individual’s cognitive and emotional functioning. A neuropsychological assessment is one method of diagnosing neurodegenerative, neurodevelopmental, and acquired disorders of the brain. Many factors effect cognitive and emotional health including

Aging
Stress and worry
Depression
Dementia
Chronic illness
Stroke
Traumatic brain injury
Autoimmune diseases
Infectious diseases
Mental illness
Certain medications
Alcohol and drug abuse
Seizure disorders
Cancer and related treatment