ECU ANST Student Interest Group

Teleneuropsychology (TeleNP) in Response to COVID-19 Teleneuropsychology (TeleNP) in Response to COVID-19: Practical Guidelines to Balancing Validity Concerns with Clinical Need

For those interested in volunteering experience, this is a wonderful opportunity to volunteer with the NC Brain Injury Association! See below for additional info.

Go ahead and mark you calendars now! The 25th anniversary of BIANC Camp will take place from October 4th-6th 2019 at Camp Carefree in Stokesdale, NC. It will be a weekend of camp, fun, and fellowship for adults living with a brain injury, caregivers/family members, and volunteers. The cost is $35 per person, if interested download and print your registration form to fill out for campers. If interested in volunteering please contact Sandie Worthington at [email protected] or (252) 717-3347 for a volunteer registration form. Beds and space are limited, so get your forms and fees in ASAP.

http://www.bianc.net/bianc-camp-october-4-6-2019

In case you missed the webinar on careers in clinical neuropsychology today!

Careers in Clinical Neuropsychology

Breathing pure oxygen could repair brain damage years after a concussion This could drastically improve the lives of soldiers and athletes.

Mental Health Symptoms for One in Five Head Injury Patients A new study reveals that approximately 1 in 5 individuals may experience mental health symptoms up to six months after mild traumatic brain injury, suggesting the importance of follow-up care for these patients.

Sleep Loss Dulls Our Brain's Painkilling Response When we’re in pain, we have a hard time sleeping. But how does poor sleep affect pain? For the first time, UC Berkeley scientists have answered that question by identifying neural glitches in the sleep-deprived brain that can intensify and prolong the agony of sickness and injury.

Know your cranial nerve roots.

Our next neuropsychology journal club meeting will be held on Tuesday Sept. 11th at 6:30pm (not 8am) at Winslow's. We will be discussing two articles on TBI. See you there!

Thanks to those who made it to our 2nd journal club tonight! We had great discussion on a case study involving episodic memory impairment following an ischemic lesion in the left medial temporal lobe, and the potential for neuropsychology integration in primary care. Stay tuned for info on our next meeting!