Greetings!
I am a clinical neuropsychologist by training, which means that I am trained to work with folks having psychological difficulties, especially as these relate to their brain. I worked in the field of brain injury rehabilitation for...ahem...many years.
But in the past few years, I have moved from helping folks adjust to their brain injuries to actually helping people change the way...
I am an educator, writer, author, speaker and mental health advocate. My goals are to be loving, educate, encourage, empower those affected by mental illness, abolish mental illness myths & misunderstandings, eradicate stigma surrounding diseases of the brain,write creatively, speak provocatively, live passionately, and inspire hope. In addition to managing my own website, I regularly...
Perpetual Student, Recovering Psychiatrist
After college I completed a PhD in Neuroscience from the Center for Brain Research at the University of Rochester. I found myself getting tired of working with rats all day, and so I attended medical school, then completed a residency in Anesthesia at the University of Pennsylvania.
I was an anesthesiologist and pain doc for about 8 years,...
I am just this woman with six kids, a big dog and a great husband. I stay home and am going to school next year...crazy?
I also happen to be a brain tumor survivor, I have MS and have had a "female" issues.
The bipolar disorder diagnosis at the age of 23 was a relief to know I was not simply a bad person and there was a reason for the way I have felt. Yet I have been struggling to cope and understand this disorder... what does it mean? How do the brain imbalances affect my behavior and moods? Why do I rapid cycle? Why do I get obsessive thoughts? Is there a link between mania and memory? Is there...
I'm a 56-year old federal writer-editor who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 10 years ago. My balance and gait are severely affected, so I work from home. I attempt to attack this disease mostly by laughing at it. I hope I can bring a smile to your face as well.
I've written a book about my experience with Parkinson's disease and deep brain stimulation. It's
100 percent of...
I am a 38 year old female living in Los Angeles who was diagnosed with 4 meningiomas last year. I had 3 partial craniotomies and a gamma knife treatment last year. I just want to tell my story and help anyone else going through this if I can.
Biography I am Dr. Hal Sommerschield. I have my Ph.D. degree in Clinical Psychology from Michigan State University. I also have a BA degree from the University of Michigan, a B.D. degree from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary and a M.A. degree from Michigan State University. I decided to become a psychologist after taking a high school class, which introduced me to Sigmund Freud's theories....
I am disabled with RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) for several years now. It is a relatively unknown neurological condition that effects my entire sympathetic nervous system. It is chronic, progressive and incurable. In addition, I have neuropathy, several inoperable back issues and other health problems I deal with on a daily basis.
Goals I am Working On: Goal #1: I am...
Hi, I’m Amanda! Welcome to Eat, Spin, Live!
I am a 22 year old girl living in Texas with a passion for nutrition, healthy eating, staying active, and living life to the fullest! I just graduated from college with by Bachelors of Science in Psychology and am currently working towards my Masters in General Counseling! I love helping people in any way that I possibly can...
