Simone Mangelsdorf-Collett

Clinical Neuropsychologist. Clinical Researcher in training. Passionate about patient care and advocacy. Views are my own.

[Functional Neurological Disorder Society @FNDSociety]

🗣 New FND research💡 update!

After a successful launch in Australia, FND Research Connect is going global 🌐. FND Research Connect aims to bring together 👐 people affected by Functional Neurological Disorder and researchers. By signin🗣 New FND research💡 update!

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[Australian Psychological Society @AustPsych]

"ADHD has a huge impact on people's lives,” says APS President Dr Catriona Davis-McCabe. Better education and support is key to helping more Australians thrive after a diagnosis. Read more in @theage: https://t.co/zGnwvUFWJE

#ADHD #NeurodiversityWeek

[FNDcourage - no longer monitoring this account @FNDcourage]

Registration is Open for the December FNDcourage Online Course! This 12-week course is designed for those diagnosed with #FND and their care partners. Click the link below to learn more and secure your spot in the upcoming course: https://t.co/E6W7FVnDeV #NeuroTwitter #fndcourage

[The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand @ConversationEDU]

The disability royal commission's final report, released today, includes 222 recommendations and calls for the introduction of an Australian disability rights act and new disability government portfolio. #DisabilityRights #RoyalCommission https://t.co/uPcrwuJeDt

[Dan Lubman @dan_lubman]

‘The idea persists because of stigma.’
‘If we want people to get help earlier, we need to stop blaming them and treat addiction like any other health condition.’ @PaulaGoodyer @theage @DrNicoleLee @rethinkadd

https://t.co/6m9JqLS9yp

[Stoyan Popkirov @popkirov]

We studied 203 emergency presentations of dissociative seizures and came away with 3 lessons (paper just out in @jnnp_bmj)

https://t.co/BjtbrS2cKJ

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[Sharon Truter @DrSharonTruter]

Considering how prevalent Functional Neurological Disorder (previously known as Conversion Disorder) is, and that neuropsychologists can play a vital role, please spread the news about this upcoming conference https://t.co/wsUYBcL9Ld #neuropsychology #FND

[Steve Stewart-Williams @SteveStuWill]

Psychologists have posited hundreds of cognitive biases over the years. A fascinating new paper argues that they all boil down to one of a handful of fundamental beliefs coupled with confirmation bias. https://t.co/bDDmNfsSie

[Lee-Fay Low @leefay_low]

Half of the 400,000 Australians with dementia remain undiagnosed - catch up with my chat with Richard Glover on Drive @FaceDementiaAU https://t.co/kFSSLs1qj8

[Rene Stolwyk @rene_stolwyk]

Interested in training to become a clinical neuropsychologist, with pathways to both clinical practice and research? Applications close for the Monash Clin PhD (Clinical Neuropsychology) training program on October 1st. See more details here https://t.co/tLCvS12m1O

[Lee-Fay Low @leefay_low]

Just launched: @FaceDementiaAU our timely diagnosis of dementia campaign:
🧠Know the signs of #dementia
💬Talk to family about any concerns
👩‍⚕️Ask your GP for an assessment
💊🧑‍⚕️Get treatments and supports
https://t.co/zbrNPJWm0f for Checklist of Symptoms

[INS @INSneuro]

📢The INS Education Committee Quarterly Webinar will take place 🗓️ Monday September 18th at 9AM EDT US and Canada! Dr. Julie Snowden is presenting “The Frontotemporal dementias: What do we know now?” CE credit optional! Register here: https://t.co/KtzsCdvorc

[Australian Psychological Society @AustPsych]

A conversation that starts with, "Are you ok?" can be life-saving. APS has a range of resources to arm you with information to have these critical conversations. Check out our community resource page for information: https://t.co/PfCAGgZ6kt

#ruokday2023

[Coebergh @CoeberghJan]

A new sign for functional tremor; improving spiral drawing when tapping with other hand.
Looking for inconsistency: Combining distraction with spirography for diagnosis of functional tremor @FNDSociety @FNDHope 1/n

[Jon Stone @jonstoneneuro]

How and why does FND happen? 2nd of 3 roundtable podcasts. Thanks @greenjournal @PerezMGHLab @SelmaAybek @SarahLidstone. Link to first one in reply

[David L. Perez MD, MMSc, FAAN, FANPA @DavidLewisPerez]

Ictal crying in epileptic seizures and psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: What are the hints to differentiate them?. @EpilepsyBehavi1 @EpilepsyReports https://t.co/WYFefzbuzg

[Headway ABI Australia @Headway_ABI]

Headway ABI Australia - Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Specialist Supports and Services

Brain Injury Awareness Week 2023 - 'Invest in Brain Health'

Call us! or visit https://t.co/dlrTl2DDLt

#Headway,#ABI,#Brain,#Injury,#NDIS,#STA,#MTA,#Respite,#Disability,#Exercise

[Stoyan Popkirov @popkirov]

Brand new comprehensive review:

Everything we know about the treatment of functional dizziness (#PPPD) 😵‍💫

https://t.co/djkFnKfPKh

[Dr Kate Gould @THINKFULLY_]

The #CyberAbility project is in @theage! @Not_me_him and I were interviewed by @MeljCunningham about our new #scam victim recovery program. Our amazing team includes @Kimberly_A_Chew @JaoCarminati Sue Hymus, @jennpon & our Ambassadors
Funder: @TACVictoria
https://t.co/ab4fOANs1K

[The AFTD @AFTDHope]

“Living Well with PPA” is a six-week online support program designed to provide a safe space for people newly diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia.

This support program will begin in September 2023. If you are interested, contact [email protected] or 866.507.7222.