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PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
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ubstance use disorder (addiction) is prevalent throughout the world
and is making a profound impact on Neurocognitive-Neurobehavioral
development among youth. This presentation will explore the neurocognitive
theories of understanding themorphology and functioning of the addicted brain
involved in the psychological process of learning, emoting and behaving. We
will explore specific areas including the following: The impact of substance use
on neurobiological brain development, understanding the neuropsychological
effects and consequences of substance abuse on the hijacked brain utilizing a
neuro-profiling approach within a neuropsychological assessment model and
review several methodologies focusing on treatment outcomes and evidence-
based practices involving home, school and community as an outgrowth of the
neuropsychological profile to improve psychiatric outcomes.
Biography
Ann Marie Leonard-Zabel is a full Professor of
Psychology at Curry College in Massachusetts,
USA. She is President of private clinic specializing
in international School Neuropsychology andClin-
ical Forensic Counselling. She holds diplomat and
fellow certifications in the field of Neuropsycholo-
gy, Forensics, Autism, Psychotherapy, Addictions,
CBT, Disability Analysis, and Homeland Security.
She was recognized in the American Psycholog-
ical Association-Monitor on
Psychology Journal
under the personality and achievement section.
This year she was awarded the Distinguished
Leadership Circle of Directors from the American
Board of Disability Analysts and the title of Honor-
ary Founding Faculty Member for the American
College of Disability Analysts. She serves on the
Learning Disabilities Worldwide Congress-Board
of Directors. She was awarded the Curry College
Excellence in Teaching ‘Researcher of the Year’
and ‘Person of the Year’ from Curry College ac-
knowledging excellence in teaching, mentorship,
leadership and community service. Recently, she
was awarded the Jerrold Simon Award for Dis-
tinguished Lifetime Career Achievement from
both the American Board of Disability Analysts
and the American Board of Medical Psychother-
apists and Psychodiagnosticians of which she is
the third recipient to ever receive the award from
both organizations.
aleonard0905@post03.curry.eduEXPLORING THE
NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL
ASSESSMENT PROCESS INVOLVING
PSYCHIATRIC IMPACT OF
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AMONG
YOUTH
Ann Marie Leonard-Zabel
Curry College, USA
Ann Marie Leonard-Zabel, J Neurol Neurorehabil Res 2018, Volume 3