Jennifer DeFeo
Chicago School of Professional Psychology,USA
Title: Bridging the gap between Neuroscience and Psychology: Medical model Vs. Psychosocial model
Biography
Biography: Jennifer DeFeo
Abstract
The unfortunate reality exists that there is a significant barrier between neuroscience and psychology. There are over 600 neurological conditions that are recognized and treated in the field of medicine, such as Muscular Dystrophy, Huntington’s Disease, Rett’s Syndrome, Bell’s Palsy, and Locked-In Syndrome to name a few; however, the psychological manifestations and treatments are most often ignored. It is imperative that the field of medicine addresses the reciprocity between neurological conditions andpsychosocial functioning. The goal of this keynote is to educate the audience on how to recognize, address, and provide appropriate therapeutic interventions, both medically and psychologically.
