Military Neuropsychology

Carrie Hill Kennedy, PhD · Jeffrey Moore, PhD

Mar 2010 · Springer Publishing Company

About this ebook

"...this foundational volume on military neuropsychology should be on the bookshelf of every mental health clinician that may come in contact with military service members." --International Journal of Emergency Mental Health

"...an important text dedicated to this subspecialty in the larger field of neuropsychology...The book integrates in a coherent manner the different aspects of military neuropsychological practice and provides a clear clinical road map for neuropsychologists and other psychologists working with military personnel in various settings."--PsycCRITIQUES

This text covers the unique features of neuropsychological evaluations in the military. The author presents a thorough examination of the assessment needs of various military populations, with a special emphasis on traumatic brain injury, and the neurocognitive aspects of stress-related problems, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and decision-making under stress. The chapters of the book are designed to integrate theory and application, and include case study examples as well as a comprehensive review of the latest research.

Key Features:

Discusses the development of neuropsychology and its advances in the military

Presents methods of dealing with military issues, such as head injuries, HIV, PTSD, learning disorders, and more

Explains the importance of baseline testing, stress research, and multiple brain injury rehabilitation techniques

About the author

Carrie H. Kennedy, PhD, is a Lieutenant Commander in the Medical Service Corps of the U.S. Navy. Currently, she is a Clinical Neuropsychologist at the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute where she conducts evaluations on aviators, air crew and air traffic controllers.

Jeffrey L. Moore, PhD as a Naval officer, he established neuropsychological laboratories at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute. Since his active duty retirement, Dr. Moore has served as Clinical Neuropsychologist for the Robert E. Mitchell Center for POW Studies.