What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
January 26, 2023
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What Evidence Do Forensic Psychologists Use to Base Their Professional Opinions?
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
April 22, 2022
Forensic psychologists play an essential role in the court systems. They aim to inform and educate the trier of fact. Once qualified in court, forensic psychologists serve in the role of expert witnesses....Read More
Why Are Forensic Psychologists Used As Expert Witnesses?
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
March 29, 2022
The courts and legal system have relied upon expert witnesses in mental health fields since the 18th century. In California, under evidence code 720, a person is qualified to testify as an expert if they have specialized knowledge, skill, experience, education, or training sufficient enough to qualify them as an expert in a said subject area relevant to their testimony....Read More
Four Types of Jail Based Diversion Programs – Alternatives to Incarceration
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
February 26, 2022
To address this jail and prison overcrowding problem while simultaneously addressing mental health needs, local and state officials across the country have proposed various jail-based diversion programs....Read More
Why Would a Child Need a Neuropsychological Evaluation?
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
January 26, 2022
Children are tasked with learning new skills during every stage of development. And some children may struggle and encounter difficulties in mastering new sets of skills. Difficulties can be attributed to numerous reasons and often a combination of reasons....Read More
What are the Main Differences Between Determining Competency and Insanity?
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
December 28, 2021
If a defendant’s mental health affects their way of thinking or behaving during a trial, the judge, prosecutor, or defense attorney can seek competency to stand trial assessment....Read More
How Do Neuropsychologists Diagnose Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
December 23, 2021
Contrary to popular belief, there is no single test or checklist for diagnosing ADHD. Indeed, it is a complex neurobehavioral diagnosis and often misdiagnosed. To that end, ADHD shares many symptoms with other disorders, such as PTSD, personality disorders, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and depression....Read More
What Are The Signs of a Learning Disability?
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
December 7, 2021
A learning disability is characterized as a disorder that affects an individual's cognitive processes, such as reading, writing, math, and motor skills. The early signs of learning disabilities are identifiable or diagnosed typically in a school environment,...Read More
What Tests Are Used to Diagnose a Learning Disability?
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
November 18, 2021
A learning disability is described as a disorder in the basic psychological processes that interfere with a person’s ability to listen, think, speak, read, spell, or do mathematical calculations....Read More
What Conditions Do Neuropsychologists Evaluate?
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
October 29, 2021
Clinical Neuropsychology is a sector of psychology that focuses on brain function and systems in relation to behavior. Clinical neuropsychologists undergo specific training that focuses on neurology...Read More