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NeuronUP. Web platform of cognitive rehabilitation
The work of the AVAN Foundation At AVAN Foundation we work to improve the quality of life of people affected by neurological diseases, offering support to family members and their environment. We work with patients who suffer the consequences of having suffered brain damage or a neurodegenerative disease. In addition, we work with a healthy …
In 2008, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) initiated the Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) project in order to challenge psychiatric diagnostic systems based on polythetic (such as the APA’s DSM) or monothematic (such as the WHO’s ICD) categories. The RDoC proposes a new model of research in psychopathology based on the search for “domains”, …
At NeuronUP, we approach this disorder by analyzing the cognitive symptoms of depression, so that people suffering from this disorder are encouraged to ask for help and can start a neurorehabilitation program as soon as possible. The cognitive symptoms of depression When thinking about people with this disorder, we usually think about their emotional symptoms: sadness, loss …
Anosognosia is often an aspect that remains in the background when talking about neuropsychology. Therefore, this article aims to explain what it is, what it may be associated with and what implications it has in everyday life and in the clinic.
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