Neurologist and neuropsychologist – each professional in detail
From the book – Chapter 2: Psychology, Psychiatry and Counselling
Neurologist and neuropsychologist
People often confuse these with mental health professionals. A neurologist is a doctor who treats illnesses of the brain and nerves, such as epilepsy, stroke, Parkinson's disease, migraine and multiple sclerosis. A neuropsychologist is a psychologist who studies how brain injury or illness affects memory, attention and behaviour. Both may work with psychiatrists when mental and brain problems overlap.
Read the full chapter – Chapter 2: Psychology, Psychiatry and Counselling
Stories from real life
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- A Door Closes, a Room Opens – Daniel was fifty-two, a regional manager in Nairobi, when his company closed its office and he was let go after twenty-three years. For weeks he told…
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Shloks
- Bhagavad Gita 14.5 – Sattva, rajas, and tamas — qualities born of material nature (prakriti) — bind the eternal soul to the body, O mighty-armed Arjuna.
- Bhagavad Gita 4.34 – Know that by approaching with respect, by questioning, and by service. Those who see will teach you.
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More questions
- Family doctor (general practitioner) – each professional in detail
- Other helpers you may meet – each professional in detail
- What is the difference between a “therapist” and “counsellor”?
- How to choose the right person?
- What are the signs of psychology, psychiatry and counselling? Warning signs of an unsuitable helper
- How the team works together?
- Understanding costs and access – psychology, psychiatry and counselling
- Two companion verses — not a second subject – explained simply
- Who can prescribe psychiatric medicines?
- What is true: psychology is best defined as…?
- Psychologist, psychiatrist or counsellor – what is the difference?
- Early warning signs of mental distress