Clinical Neuroscience

Lisa L. Weyandt, Ph.D., is a professor of psychology at the University of Rhode Island (URI). She is an active member of the University of Rhode Island Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program and faculty member of the George and Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience. Professor Weyandt is recognized internationally and nationally as an expert on the assessment and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles covering an array of clinical neuroscience topics ranging from the use and misuse of prescription stimulants, brain imaging techniques, Tourette's disorder, Alzheimer's disease, and executive functions in clinical and non-clinical populations. She is also a licensed psychologist and works with children and adults with a variety of psychological conditions. Dr. Weyandt is the recipient of several awards; has presented at numerous regional, national, and international conferences; and has authored four books in addition to Clinical Neuroscience: Foundations of Psychological and Neurodegenerative Disorders.

Dedication Acknowledgments Foreword Preface 1. Neuroanatomy, Brain Development, Protection, Metabolic Needs of the Brain, and Neuroplasticity 2. Cellular Function, Neurotransmission, and Pharmacology 3. Techniques of Brain Imaging and Brain Stimulation 4. Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Dementia of Alzheimer’s Type and Parkinson’s Diseases 5. Schizophrenia 6. Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder 7. Anxiety Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 8. Addiction and Substance Use Disorders 9. Disorders of Childhood Origin: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ASD, and Tourette's Disorder References Index