What is Neuropsychology? | Starting my Neuropsychology Clinical Site
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Clinical psychologists vs Neuropsychologists? • Clinical Psychologist ... .
In this video, I explain...
1. What is neuropsychology?
2. How to become a neuropsychologist?
3. What does a neuropsychologist do?
In the future, I will show a day in the life of my neuropsychology clinical site!
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Just a clarification, if you want to become a neuropsychologist, usually after a Psy.D/Ph.D. the program, a one-year APA Accredited internship is needed in neuropsychology and then a 1-2 postdoc in a neuropsychology clinical site. After that, it's licensure and becoming board-certified to solidify being a neuropsychologist. Hope that helps!
People lose hope in seeing how long the process is in becoming a doctor. But it’s always good to trust the process because the final product is going to be worth it! I want to be a future neuropsychologist, my heart is set on becoming one. Hopefully, I become one! In God we trust🙏🏼😇❤️✨
@@mikaelagomez3430 I went from wanting to be a physician to a clinician. I’ll take the extra two years of post doc over 4-7 years of residency any day. People have to learn success isnt built in a day and if you want to be the best clinician possible it will take time. Good luck on your journey
Sounds like 2 decades. I’m losing hope on neurology
That's so ironic, I was just looking deeper into Neuropsychology today and I decided that's what I want to pursue for my career! Thanks for the informational vid!
That's awesome!
Hey, me too! Best of wishes in your studies! :))
Good video! I would just like to add a few things:
Clinical neuropsychologists are clinical psychologists with advanced training. Neuropsychology is the science of brain-behavior relationships. The only way to pursue neuropsychology in the U.S., is via a clinical psychology doctoral program (Ph.D. or Psy.D.). Neuropsychology & clinical psychology trainees (students) take the same classes in the beginning, but after the 2nd/3rd year in a program, neuropsychology trainees begin to branch off (from their clinical psychology peers) and take additional advanced classes relevant to their training (e.g., functional neuroanatomy, neuropsychological assessments).
As a neuropsychologist, although you'll have the ability to engage in therapy sessions, that will not be your core focus at all, in fact, it's far from it. Neuropsychologists are VERY different than clinical psychologists in that, they administer neuropsychological assessments, diagnose patients with neurologic conditions, treat patients who suffer from neurological illnesses and injuries (e.g., epilepsy, dementia, traumatic brain injuries [TBI], movement disorders, memory), create cognitive interventions through cognitive remediation and lifestyle changes (e.g., cardio exercise) for the delay/prevention of cognitive decline. Additionally, they can utilize structural and functional neuroimaging techniques (e.g., MRI, fMRI) and engage in research.
Salary-wise, neuropsychologists actually make much more than clinical psychologists, due to their expertise and advanced knowledge and it's in the 6 figures range ($100K+). Neuropsychologists works closely with neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, and internal medicine doctors.
To conclude, in order for one to be considered a clinical neuropsychologist, he/she have to go through a clinical psychology doctoral program (Ph.D. or Psy.D.). You have to take the required courses/training as outlined in the "Houston Conference Guidelines", which is the official standard on how to pursue neuropsychology (uh.edu/hns/hc.html). Then, you do a 1-year APA accredited internship in which 50% of your work is in neuropsychology. After that, you MUST do a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology (after your internship). That is a requirement, for without a 2-year postdoc, you CANNOT become a clinical neuropsychologist. Finally, you will need to prepare to become board certified in clinical neuropsychology; although, this is not a requirement, the field has almost made this an expectation now. Also, when applying for jobs, it just makes it easier if you're board certified, because if you're not, those who are board certified will be highly preferred and considered over you 95% of the time.
Also, please check out these resources below:
▪︎"Neuropsychology Competencies and Taxonomy"
ruclips.net/video/8tbHyFKOKN4/видео.html
(this clip will walk you through everything)
▪︎"The Path to Clinical Neuropsychology Specialty Doctoral Training and Preparation"
ruclips.net/video/XghH6T3xIYk/видео.html
(this is helpful for when you come across clinical psychology doctoral programs that don't offer a neuropsychology concentration)
▪︎"Neuropsychology Basics"
ruclips.net/video/kzqrnO-ch9Q/видео.html
(this clip provides you with an understanding of what neuropsychology is as a field).
"Houston Conference Guidelines"
uh.edu/hns/hc.html
(again this is the official standard on how to pursue neuropsychology as a specialty)
Thank you for this! I did additonal videos, but this is an excellent explanation!!
@@philsguidetopsyd Absolutely! Also, congratulations on your clinical placement! I'm so happy for you 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 We definitely need more Black men in this field and it does my heart well to see you pursuing this specialty! Keep going strong 💪🏾 my brother!
Thank you so much!! I 100% agree with you! It's a privilege to be in the field and serve those in my community, thanks for the support brother!
Your comment WAS EXTREMELY VALUABLE FOR ME ❤. THANKS ATON.
@@anushkaa28 Oh awesome! I'm so glad I was able to be helpful in some way 😊
I’m currently doing research on neuropsychology and this video was very informative. The clear and direct information was greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Zaida please tell me about some research topics on neuropsychology
I've been looking into neuropsych lately 'cause I wanted to be a neurosurgeon before, then realized that I don't want to go to med school and everything I personally liked about neurosurgery, I could find in neuropsychology. Thank you so much for this video. It really helped me understand the field better💛
I'm glad it helped!
I felt the exact same!
Me too! I wanted to do pediatrics in med school, but realized that I don't want to study for hours and die bc of the course work. I also don't really like my other courses that have nothing to do with genetics or the brain. So ive decided to pursue pediatric neuropsychology. I get to work with kids, in a hospital, treating patients. Essentially, everything i wanted from peds!
Omg! 4:15 - 4:47 is the most concise and perfect explanation I've ever heard about the relationship between neuropsych and psychology. Wow. It makes so much sense now. Thank you so much! New subscriber!🥰
Omg I took ap psych in high school and directly knew I wanted to major in psychology. After months of research I decided to stick to neuropsychology however lately I have been having a lot of doubts about this decision. Thanks for this video ❤️ it definitely helped.
Thank you so much! You definitely helped me narrow down what career in psychology I want to start pursuing 💜
I'm so glad!
Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
Proud of you brother, you got this! May I ask if it's a private practice or hospital setting as I assume this will have an affect on the population you'll be with? Congratulations though, sending support from Iowa lol.
Thanks so much for the support! And it's an outpatient mental health clinic specializing in psychological services. They predominantly focus on children/young adults. Also, I used to live in Iowa lol that's awesome!
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I am so excited to become a Clinical Neuropsychologist after graduating from my under grad :)
Love it, that's awesome!
Tell us more about day to day of neuropsychology please😃
For sure! Stay tuned :)
Congratulations, and Good Luck!
Thank you!
Hello! Love your content
Can you explain what therapy would look like as a clinical neuropsychologist?
Hi! Yes, great question! Therapy training in most neuropsychology and clinical psychology programs will be similar. Thus if a neuropsychologist wants to, they can do therapy just like counselors or psychologists, usually cognitive behavioral therapy or maybe psychodynamic therapy (depends o where they train and get their experience). In terms of how much therapy a neuropsychologist wants to do, it completely is up to them. If they wanted to work in a Neuropsych Testing Center they may do testing full time and not have to do any therapy. If they would like to split their time between therapy and neuropsych testing (perhaps 1-2 days of each) they can do that as well. It's completely up to the individual if they want to incorporate therapy into their practice or prefer to do testing and assessment full time. I've seen plenty of neuropsychologists do both or one more than the other. I hope that answered your question!
@@philsguidetopsyd it certainly did, thank you and God bless you for what you are doing!
Hi Phil, thank you for the information. I'm at a cross-roads right now, if I pursue my neuro-psychology can I also help people with depression as well? I found a great book referred by the APA called The Neuropsychologist's Roadmap by Dr. Cady Block. Have you read this or come upon it? My other question is which programs to choose in school. I'm going to be returning to school for my Master's in Psychology with emphasis in neuroscience. Possible to also specialize in addiction and depression? I am not clear right now and sharing this on the platform I hope to get some encouragement. I'll also speak to my professors. Thank you!
Hi! Yes, this is a great question! You can certainly help people with depression if you still choose to pursue a neuropsychology degree. Therapy training in most neuropsychology and clinical psychology programs will be similar. Thus if a neuropsychologist wants to, they can do therapy just like counselors or psychologists, usually cognitive behavioral therapy or maybe psychodynamic therapy (depends on where they train and get their experience). It's completely up to the individual if they want to incorporate therapy into their practice or prefer to do testing and assessment full time. I've seen plenty of neuropsychologists do both or one more than the other. Keep in mind though that most neuropsychologists will tend to do way more testing than therapy, if you are interested in doing both there are clinical psychology programs that focus on both neuropsych testing and therapy and I know plenty of clinical psychologists who do neuropsych testing and therapy in their practices.
I haven't read the book you mentioned, but I think I may have heard of it! I would choose the schools that most match your interests and passions. There may be schools that have additional training in addiction and depression with also a focus on neuropsychology. I hope that helps, good luck!
@@philsguidetopsyd Hi Phil, Thank you for your very detailed and thoughtful response. There is so much to consider and I will be starting graduate school next Fall 2022. I'm taking some courses right now because it's been over 15 years since I've been in college. Your questions have given me clarity to either pursue a Master's in Psychology or pursue getting a PsyD. I am clear I want to have a clinical practice of my own or work for a hospital. With an emphasis on addiction and depression. If you have any links or suggestions where I can go. I also will speak with my professors and this will help me refine my search for which graduate program to apply at. Thank you for your channel and for sharing your knowledge. Deep gratitude!
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It is E-Lit, Economics & ICT that I've opted for my A' levels [My country lacks 'Psychology' as a subject, and 'Biology' is strictly required to be taken along with Physics & Chemistry -- the two areas I don't shine at :-( ]
I'd esteem it a mighty favour if you could notify me with an answer to whether I stand a chance to pursue Neuropsychology after a plain Bachelor's Degree in Psychology ❤
Thank you so much!
Great questions! It's hard to know since it sounds like you're not in the U.S. Feel free to send a message on my website, philsarpong.com or email pkssarpong@gmail.com for more questions. Best of luck.
I'm currently at my 2nd year of Psychology studies and have one year left. After that I am hoping to go for a Master's Degree in Clinical Nsuropsychology. Unfortunately in Greece there are not many options for schools in that department. Despite that I would love to pursue that career and explore the domain.
Any advice? There isn't any neuropsychologist for me to shadow, as I saw in a previous comment.
Hi great question! If you are limited with shadowing I recommend possibly checking out resources online in general about Neuropsychology. There's a great podcast called "Navigating Neuropsychology" that has some awesome information. They also came out with a book called "Becoming a Neuropsychologist Advice and Guidance for Interested Students and Trainees"John Bellone, Ryan Van Patten.
Also perhaps calling neuropsychologists in other countries near you might provide even more clarity with their day to day process. Depending on the school you apply to, you might ask if you can connect with current students who are in the program and ask them questions. Hope that helps, best of luck!
Can you tell me if APA accredited USA online universities offer internationally education psychology program should we study?
Is online degree acceptable in any country if we want to do private job or own clinic?
I believe all APA accredited programs have an in-person or hybrid component and are not fully online. So I don't think it would be possible for an international student to do all of their education online without getting practicum or clinical experience in-person, someone can correct me if I'm wrong. You could ask these questions to some of the programs you are interested in and I'm sure they can fill you in on more information. Best of luck!
How would advice someone to go about becoming an environmental neuropsychologist or an environmental psychologist
That's a great question, I have to be honest I don't know too much about environmental psychology. From what I know though it seems like a great field that interweaves a lot of social sciences, ethics, social environment, etc. I think in any specialty if you can get research experience that is similar in form to the specialty that will definitely give any prospective student some bonus points when they apply to graduate schools that have that focus. Also finding a mentor or student who is in the field that you desire can also help as a reference point of learning more about the field and later on they may be able to write you an excellent letter of recommendation. By getting research experience, and finding a mentor, this can also help you craft a well-written personal statement when you apply to those programs because you will have a lot to write about or even talk about during interviews. I wish I had some good book recommendations for environmental psychology but sadly I don't! For me, reading psychology books helped narrow my focus and guided my thoughts for research ideas when I got into graduate school.
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I am torn between clinical child psych and neuropsych. I work in ABA therapy right now and I know once I go into doctoral school I would need to pick but how can I figure out what works best for me? Is it possible to find a lot of jobs that hire neuropsychologist but at children’s hospitals/clinics?
There are pediatric neuropsychologists who work mainly with children. The clinic I work in has an ABA therapy practice attached to the neuropsych testing. If you know you want to do testing, and work specifically with children, then one option after getting a neuropsych degree is to get an internship in a site that works mainly with children and work towards specializing and getting certified as a pediatric neuropsychologist. Perhaps you can also ask the schools that you apply to about their recommendations for what you can do and if it is possible to get both child psych and neuropsych experience while in grad school. Getting the experience in grad school will help you the most when you apply for internship at children hospitals/clinics, then later for board certification. Hope that helps, good luck!
@@philsguidetopsyd thanks so much!
I am starting my clinical placement in the neuropsych dept of a hospital next month. Anything you wish you knew going in and felt not quite prepared for? Any advice on what to review and know walking in?
Hi Gina, great question. Honestly there is so much diversity within clinical placements and so much to know about neurospychology it was hard to feel prepared. Some people might feel more confident reviewing some assessment they have learned from school or some of the research and neuroanatomy, but the clinical placements will teach you everything you're supposed to know. I think I would have told myself to just go in and be present and embrace the learning curve, it was a lot of information in the beginning, but just like anything with time and patience it will become second nature. Good luck!
@@philsguidetopsyd this was helpful!! Thank you!
Hi, I think I am interested in pursuing Psychopharmacology but am not entirely sure if this would fall under the career path & education of a Clinical Neuropsychologist or whether the two would be considered separate. Any ideas? Also any advice for someone that’s trying to distinguish which to pursue between the two career paths (if they are indeed separate)?
Hi, yes really good question. Neuropsychologists officially in the U.S. aren't able to prescribe medication. Both a clinical psychologist and a neuropsychologists would have to obtain further education, such as a masters in pharmacology outside of their programs to be able to prescribe. Some states don't allow you to do this, but some states have specific masters programs/certifications that give neuropsychologists or psychologists the ability to do this. Psychopharmacology is a class that both clinical psychology students and neuropsychologists will likely take in graduate school but it doesn't permit them to prescribe. If you wanted to be a mental health clinician and also prescribe medication the most common path is going into psychiatry (med school + residency) and the other path would be to to go to a clinical psychology program that allows psychologists to prescribe, obtain your doctorate Phd/PsyD and then complete a 2 years masters certification in psychopharmacology. Hope that makes sense. I have a video coming up about this so stay tuned!
Did I see you on the Stanford Neuropsychology page?
I don’t believe so! I’m not a student at Stanford
Just a curious question. Since the fields of neuroscience and psychology have overlap, can one become a neuropsychologist with a Ph.D in Neuroscience?
Great question! They do have a lot of overlap but currently a PhD in neuroscience does not allow a person to do therapy or neuropsychology assessments with clients. So even with a PhD in neuroscience, someone would still most likely need an additional masters or doctoral degree in counseling or clinical psychology to do both which might take another 3-4 years after the PhD in neuroscience. Neuroscience training lacks any training in therapy/assessment but both fields go over neuranatomy, brain chemistry, and medication
It would be a little easier becoming a neuropsychologist first with maybe a specialization or additional masters in neuroscience. That would help with being able to teach neuroscience or do research at a professional level
If I wanted to become a neuropsychologist, do u recommend majoring in psychology in bachelor of art or bachelor of science?
I’m not sure if either makes a difference. The B.S. might have more science courses that are relevant for neuropsych but also depends on what the school offers. Hope that helps!
Hi there may I know how much do clinical neuropsychologist earn? About the same as clinical psychologist?
Hello! Usually neuropsychologists make more than clinical psychologists. Neuropsychologists avg about 100,000 while clinical psychologists average about 80,000
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Hey great questions! I would suggest reading Clinical Neuropsychology, Fourth Edition
KENNETH M. HEILMAN EDWARD VALENSTEIN. This book is a great read and will answer all of those neuropsychology questions you might have. Best of luck!
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i studied a bachelor's in occupational therapy and already did placement for neurological disorders, would you recommend I go for a Psy.D in neuropsychology ? and if I do what are the requirements other than the degree to become a neuropsychologist?
After getting a degree in Neuropsychology from an APA credited program it would really just be figuring out what are the state requirements for licensure in the U.S. some states may need 1-2 years of an APA approved neuropsychology internship with another 1-2 years post doc to get the hours needed to fulfill the clinical hours of neuropsych. Then once the hours are done, passing the licensure exam, and then applying for board certification. That’s essentially everything other than the degree to become a neuropsychologist. It sounds like you already have some great clinical experience so I’m sure that would help when applying for programs. Hope that helps and all the best!
Are neuro psychologist equivant to MD. Do they call themself Doctor? Do they receive the same respect as MD or Neurologist
Great question! In the U.S. a neuropsychologist is not equivalent or the same as MD. Medical doctors receive a bachelors, then go to 4 years of med school, then specialize in some form of medicine with an additional 3-5 year residency. However a psychologist or a neuropsychologist will receive a bachelors, then either do a masters or a phd/psyd in clinical psychology. Because the education is different, the careers are different and an MD and neuropsychologist do similar but very different things.
However because in order to be a neuropsychologist you have to attend doctoral school and receive a phd/psyd, that means that neuropsychologists can call themselves doctor. But they have to differentiate, because they are not medical doctors, they are doctors of psychology/neuropsychology and not medical doctors that can prescribe medication or treat physical illnesses.
I would say it depends on the location in terms of whether or not neuropsychologists have the same respect as MD or neurologists. Personal opinion is that in most medical situations, neuropsychologists do incredibly vital and important work diagnosing conditions like ADHD, dementia, autism, dyslexia, and many other neurological conditions that MD and neurologists are not trained in. However most places prevent them from prescribing medications, and treating the illnesses themselves. However, in the medical field, they all work together, sometimes in the same clinical setting, helping each other diagnose, treat, and care for patients. I would say many MD and neurologists would say that the work of a neuropsychologist is important and integral in the medical health setting. In terms of neuroanatomy or physiology some neuropsychologists know just as much as MD or neurologists, so it really just depends. Hope that answers your question!
So, if you want to do neuropsychology, you have to do clinical grad school? Or is it a different program?
You can become a neuropsychologist in a few ways. You can either go through a clinical psychology program and get a Psy.D or a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, then get a neuropsychology certificate or licensure after graduation depending on the state you abide in. Or you can go directly into a Ph.D. program that is specific to neuropsychology and become licensed in the state as a neuropsychologist.
@@philsguidetopsyd thank you!
@@philsguidetopsyd But if taken the path of just doing neuropsychology, can we also work as clinical psychologists or will the field be narrow ?
Also, what do you genuinely suggest is better ? Doing it through clinical psychology or directly entering the neuropsych path ? Also taking in terms the salary aspect .. cuz you know.. that is a very imp aspect too besides all these..🙄
@@ritikaparekh9627 Yes you can do both neuropsy and clinical psychology. Depending on the location it doesn't look like either field will be narrow any time soon. I think which ever is better is up to you, both are simply two paths to reach the same goal and people enjoy either path, both paths will also pay about the same depending on the certification/training
@@philsguidetopsyd Hey Thank you so much for your answer ! and I'm sorry I'm asking too many questions but where will I be able to work after my masters ? I can definitely be studying for PhD or PsyD alongside but what about the job ? What kind of a job can I expect after my masters in clinical psychology ?
Can you give me neuropsychology book pdf
I think there are some great neuropsychology resources on amazon, I'm not sure about a PDF
Can I be a neuroscientist with this degree?
Great question, they tend to be different fields neuropsychology and a neuroscientist. They might learn similar things but the educational tracks are different, neuropsychologists can do therapy if they wanted to but a neuroscientist has more education/research experience than a neuropsychologist when it comes to the brain when getting a phd in neuroscience.
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I just finished my junior Year in Psychology (Bachelor Degree) What should i do after graduate to be a neuropsychologist
That's awesome congrats! If you think you are competitive you could prepare for application season (GRE, LOR, personal statement) and apply for Ph.D. neuropsychology programs or clinical psychology schools psyd/Ph.D. that have a neuro track. Most schools receive applications and give interviews from December-March
@@philsguidetopsyd Hmm that's weird where is the master degree
@@zzainab4176 In the U.S. you don't need a masters degree to get accepted into a Ph.D. program, although it helps applicants to become more competitive when applying
@@philsguidetopsyd Thanks for the clarification, I have always been confused 💙💙
@@philsguidetopsyd can someone directly do Psy D or PhD in neuropsyche with just a BSc ( Bachelors ) in Psychology ?! Masters is not needed to apply for PhD ?!
You literally didn't answer the question in this video lol
It started a little later when i started talking about neuropsych 2:39