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Join Dr. Arnold Purisch for a special presentation designed for licensed psychologists and those interested in expanding their practice to include neuropsychology.

Neurological and psychiatric disorders share many symptoms, making their differential diagnosis challenging. This webinar aims to explore the common symptoms and syndromes associated with brain injuries and dysfunction, which often manifest as classic psychiatric disorders. We will also delve into the crucial role played by various neurodiagnostic methods such as the clinical exam, structural and functional imaging, electrophysiological techniques, and the neuropsychological assessment in diagnosing brain trauma and differentiating it from PTSD, Somatic Symptom Disorders, Malingering and other psychiatric conditions.

Arnold Purisch, Ph.D.

Arnold Purisch, Ph.D. is co-author of Neuropsychology for Psychologists, Health Care Professionals, and Attorneys (2007, CRC Press.) An adjunct faculty member in the School of Psychology at Fielding Graduate University, Dr. Purisch is an expert in neuropsychology; behavioral change due to traumatic brain injury; abnormal brain function; psychiatric disorders; medicolegal evaluation and forensic psychological evaluation.

Dr. Purisch has conducted groundbreaking research on how to distinguish mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) from psychiatric disorders and other factors. Further research delves into ways of proving TBI in closed head injuries.

Dr. Purisch received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of South Dakota in 1978, and became a qualified medical evaluator in 1991.