I feel like my learning is very effective. I understand and retain information very well. But that doesn’t last more than an hour or so. Small breaks don’t seem to help, I don’t feel as sharp and feel somewhat exhausted. What can I do to increase that duration? Just longer breaks?

I've seen so many various claims about it's purpose when it comes to storing memories.

And I have no clue how it functions with creating memories.

And I don't know the other general functions it performs or how it does it.

So, what does it do?

Hello everyone, I've been hearing a lot about dopamine detox lately and its supposed benefits for mental clarity, productivity, and overall well-being. However, I'm curious about the scientific validity behind it. Can anyone shed light on whether dopamine detox actually works from a neuropsycology perspective?

For example, serotonin makes humans more dominant and less aggressive. How does Oxytocin play a part in this?(making people feel they belong?) What does dopamine do? Or Cortisol or other neuropeptides?

Does sleep during the day help restore some dopamine levels? Hope the question makes sense, I get the impression sleep during the night is more restorative but I wonder if day sleep helps a bit

Hey Everyone,

Welcome to the r/Neuropsychology weekly education, training, and professional development megathread. The subreddit gets a large proportion of incoming content dedicated to questions related to the schooling and professional life of neuropsychologists. Most of these questions can be answered by browsing the subreddit function; however, we still get many posts with very specific and individualized questions (often related to coursework, graduate programs, lab research etc.).

Often these individualized questions are important...but usually only to the OP given how specific and individualized they are. Because of this, these types of posts are automatically removed as they don't further the overarching goal of the subreddit in promoting high-quality discussion and information related to the field of neuropsychology. The mod team has been brainstorming a way to balance these two dilemmas, this recurring megathread will be open every end for a limited time to ask any question related to education, or other aspects of professional development in the field of neuropsychology. In addition to that, we've compiled (and will continue to gather) a list of quick Q/A's from past posts and general resources below as well.

So here it is! General, specific, high quality, low quality - it doesn't matter! As long as it is, in some way, related to the training and professional life of neuropsychologists, it's fair game to ask - as long as it's contained to this megathread! And all you wonderful subscribers can fee free to answer these questions as they appear. The post will remain sticked for visibility and we encourage everyone to sort by new to find the latest questions and answers.

Also, here are some more common general questions and their answers that have crossed the sub over the years:

1. “Neuropsychologists of reddit, what was the path you took to get your job, and what advice do you have for someone who is considering becoming a neuropsychologist?”
2. ”Is anyone willing to describe a day in your life as a neuropsychologist/what personality is suited for this career?”
3. "What's the path to becoming a neuropsychologist"
4. "IAMA Neuropsychology Graduate in the EU, AMA"
5. "List of Neuropsychology Programs in the USA"
6. "Should I get a Masters Before I get my PhD?"
7. Neuropsychology with a non-clinical doctorate?
8. Education for a psychometrist
9. Becoming a neuropsychologist in the EU
10. Do I have to get into a program with a neuropsychology track?
11. How do I become a pediatric neuropsychologist?
12. "What type of research should I do before joining a PhD program in Neuropsychology?"
13. "What are good technical skills for a career in neuropsychology?"
14. "What undergraduate degree should I have to pursue neuropsychology?"
15. FAQ's and General Information about Neuropsychology
16. The Houston Conference Guidelines on Specialty Education and Training in Clinical Neuropsychology

Stay classy r/Neuropsychology!

Lately, I've been trying to sort a few things out in myself, and the thing I seem to notice is that I get headaches that seem centered around the left prefrontal cortex as, or the day after, I'm trying to access and re-evaluate certain emotionally charged things. And so I was wondering, what does this bit of the brain actually do for emotional regulation? The sources I find online are either very pop-level psych which doesn't tell me all that much, or in depth research that assumes a ton of knowledge I don't have.

edit: I got the message that your brain can't experience pain. I was wrong on the internet, hold your horses.

I’ve worked with plenty of attorneys and have completed IMEs but I don’t think i’ve ever been officially retained by an attorney or a firm. Is there something specific that I should have them sign? I have my rate sheet that I will send to them but I was wondering if it is common practice to send along another doc indicating that I am officially retained by the firm and a subsequent “retainer fee.” I’ve seen a neuropsychologist or two request a retainer fee of a few thousand even if there hasn’t been any testing, consultation, deposition, or anything. I’m inclined to just send my rate sheet as they requested.

Does anyone here know if the WCST was normed with the examiner handing the cards to the patient or the patient controlling the deck themselves? I’ve worked at different clinics that have done this both ways. My preference is for the examiner to control the deck and hand the cards to the patient because I’ve encountered patients going way too fast or the cards sticking together which compromises the task. Does anyone know what the standard practice for this is or does it even matter? I would imagine as long as the examiner can hand the cards to the patient in a time efficient manner that the integrity of the task would remain the same.

I have been researching this career for a year and it’s been pretty difficult to find accurate info. I am an SLP who has worked in TBI rehab and ultimately my goal is to be neuropsych in acute rehab. I plan to start my post-baccalaureate this Fall and transition to the PhD program for neuropsych. Any acute rehab neuropsychologists here able to provide any other recommendations to me?

I was planning on majoring in behavioral neuroscience at my current university but they require students to take Organic chemistry I and II. I had to withdraw from organic chemistry last semester because I was failing and my mental health plummeted. Quite frankly, I hate chemistry. I don’t plan to go the MD route, leaning towards Ph.D in neuropsychology. So, my question to the people currently working in this field, do I need it? Do I need to put myself through this again?

Hello,

I am currently undergoing training to become a neuropsychologist in Quebec, Canada. I am considering pursuing the American board certification in neuropsychology as Canada does not have its own certification. My ultimate goal is to work in forensic psychology and run my own practice. I would appreciate any advice you may have on whether obtaining the American board certification is worth the effort.

I am NF patient and was hoping for a therapist of some sort who understands the plight and psychological struggles of this condition.

I read that the conditions this falls under are broadly defined as neurological. But Q for practitioners: Do you treat NF?

What is that called? Or possible direction to steer me to research. Thanks!

I sent patient for testing since not a whole lot was adding up for me regarding their cognitive skills with the tests I am licensed to perform.

Under behavior observations the assessor noted the patient:

became overwhelmed Complained of headaches, throbbing temples and eye spasms Tearful at times Criticized test items stating “this is stupid”

And then there is a statement that the results are considered a valid assessment of current skills and abilities

Tests given were: RIAS-2 TOMAL- 2 bender gestalt II trails- X WCST-64 Stroop Color and Word Hooper VOT

So my questions is- do the tests used have embedded performance validity measures that equate the statement that the results are valid?

There was no symptom validity done with this testing which I was hoping to see.

I know there are different IQ tests out there, like the Stanford-Binet and WAIS, so I'm wondering which is used to test intelligence as part of neuropsychological evaluations.

I have actually have two questions.

1). Would various neurological conditions be evident (say a degenerative neurological disease) be evidenced on a brain scan (the test with the cap and all the brush type connectors) that measures brain waves?

2). Would ptsd show up in a specific area or maybe more that are tested in the WAIS test?

A lot of human morality is formed by general experiences throughout life I'm sure. And I'm just curious, where is knowledge of this kind stored?

Not memories per say, because I know there's debate between whether declarative memories are stored in the prefrontal cortex, or the hippocampus.

I am finishing up my undergrad in psychology this year and want to pursue neuropsychology for my postgrad. Currently, I have my eyes on Uni of Western Australia, and if not that then any other uni in Australia. Other than that, which universities do you guys think are good options to apply to, inside and outside of Australia?

Any advice on how to do my research on finding programs?

Hi,

Here are my questions for expert witnesses in neuropsychology (I already asked those questions to neuropsychologists I know, but I want more answers) :

1. Is forensic neuropsychology significantly more stressful than regular clinical neuropsychology?
2. how do lawyers or other clients interact with you? Are they difficult to deal with?
3. Can you do forensic work with 1-2 years of clinical independent experience but with a solid network of consultants? That’s what I plan to do potentially.
4. I know that everyone likes different things, but according to you, why do many neuropsychologists seem not to be interested in the slightest from that field?
5. Do you have resources you recommend me to read on the subject?
6. In Canada or the USA, how much do you personally know someone makes while doing a lot of forensic work, including overheads (let’s say 1-2 forensic evaluations per week and one clinical assessment per week)? I know that, contrary to the medical doctors, money seems to be frowned upon here, but for several personal reasons, it is crucial for me.
7. Any more information is welcome.
8. how's the work-life balance?

Just general curiosity…I’m referring to American neuropsychologists in this post. The BLS states that Neuropsychologists typically make between 80-100k a year based off what I remember at least. I’ve seen many forums online of people discussing some outstanding numbers (200-400k annually)…I wouldn’t be surprised if these posts were exaggerated or fabricated: BUT, I’m curious to see what you guys say! Some of the salaries I’ve seen are just as high as physician salaries. TLDR: How could neuropsychologists pull such high numbers?

Our school district starts tackle football at 4th grade. These will be mostly 9 year olds. I worry about repeated hits to the head, especially this young. What is the research on this?

Hey Everyone,

Welcome to the r/Neuropsychology weekly education, training, and professional development megathread. The subreddit gets a large proportion of incoming content dedicated to questions related to the schooling and professional life of neuropsychologists. Most of these questions can be answered by browsing the subreddit function; however, we still get many posts with very specific and individualized questions (often related to coursework, graduate programs, lab research etc.).

Often these individualized questions are important...but usually only to the OP given how specific and individualized they are. Because of this, these types of posts are automatically removed as they don't further the overarching goal of the subreddit in promoting high-quality discussion and information related to the field of neuropsychology. The mod team has been brainstorming a way to balance these two dilemmas, this recurring megathread will be open every end for a limited time to ask any question related to education, or other aspects of professional development in the field of neuropsychology. In addition to that, we've compiled (and will continue to gather) a list of quick Q/A's from past posts and general resources below as well.

So here it is! General, specific, high quality, low quality - it doesn't matter! As long as it is, in some way, related to the training and professional life of neuropsychologists, it's fair game to ask - as long as it's contained to this megathread! And all you wonderful subscribers can fee free to answer these questions as they appear. The post will remain sticked for visibility and we encourage everyone to sort by new to find the latest questions and answers.

Also, here are some more common general questions and their answers that have crossed the sub over the years:

1. “Neuropsychologists of reddit, what was the path you took to get your job, and what advice do you have for someone who is considering becoming a neuropsychologist?”
2. ”Is anyone willing to describe a day in your life as a neuropsychologist/what personality is suited for this career?”
3. "What's the path to becoming a neuropsychologist"
4. "IAMA Neuropsychology Graduate in the EU, AMA"
5. "List of Neuropsychology Programs in the USA"
6. "Should I get a Masters Before I get my PhD?"
7. Neuropsychology with a non-clinical doctorate?
8. Education for a psychometrist
9. Becoming a neuropsychologist in the EU
10. Do I have to get into a program with a neuropsychology track?
11. How do I become a pediatric neuropsychologist?
12. "What type of research should I do before joining a PhD program in Neuropsychology?"
13. "What are good technical skills for a career in neuropsychology?"
14. "What undergraduate degree should I have to pursue neuropsychology?"
15. FAQ's and General Information about Neuropsychology
16. The Houston Conference Guidelines on Specialty Education and Training in Clinical Neuropsychology

Stay classy r/Neuropsychology!

The burnout rate in many healthcare fields (especially those in mental health), is notoriously high…To the neuropsychologists here, do you feel happy with your job/income/work life balance?
I’m an undergrad who’s deeply interested in pursuing this career, and potentially earning a PhD in Neuropsych.

What are the key areas within neuropsychology that, if magically transformed for the better, would significantly enhance your quality of life and cognitive functioning?

As the title says. What kind of career does this look like if not neuropsychology ?

Hey I am looking for the volume 28 issue 5 of the Continuum Lifelong Learning in Neurology. The issue is "Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal Syndrome". i will leave them link bellow: https://journals.lww.com/continuum/abstract/2022/10000/progressive_supranuclear_palsy_and_corticobasal.10.aspx

I have a big passion for language learning and want to be fluently multilingual in 2-3 other languages other than my native. But I also have a big passion for neuroscience and understanding human behavior, emotion, thought, cognition, etc. (and have for a while.) I was wondering if there were any careers where I could combine the two passions so I wouldn't feel like I have to choose one or the other.

I was making art when I realized that I was noticing each element of art at a different point. The order I found was

1. Color
2. Line
3. Shape
4. Form
5. Value
6. Space
7. Texture

I believe this has to do with the fact that the line is one of the most objective on its definition and types, whereas texture seems to be the least. For example: A line can be straight, curved, thin, thick, as long as its end isn’t its start it’s a line. But an implied texture doesn’t have as many objective “stats” that makes it up, and instead we generally perceive textures based on what material it’s supposed to imply, with the most objective types of texture being things like rough, smooth, or bumpy.

I also believe it has to do with the way we see the elements of our in general in order to see shapes, We have to see lines making up those shapes. In order to perceive form, We have to perceive shapes making up the form. In order to perceive a line we first need to see two different colors. In order to perceive value we must perceive a contrast of 2 different colors.

However this is only me making a hypothesis, on my small amount of research. Has there been a study on this? Do we have the answer?