TITLE
Psychological Contributions to Neurological Symptoms: It’s All in Your Head
ABSTRACT
How people make sense of and cope with their symptoms following a concussion powerfully influences their recovery trajectory. For example, perceiving cognitive exertion as dangerous and avoiding cognitively challenging activities may prolong disability. Dr. Silverberg’s research program aims to better understand the psychological mechanisms that perpetuate symptoms after concussion and conditions with overlapping clinical features such as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and functional neurological disorder. Dr. Silverberg uses these insights to develop and evaluate novel treatments.
ABOUT
Dr. Noah Silverberg is a board-certified neuropsychologist at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre and a Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Medical and Rehabilitation at the University of British Columbia. He holds a Clinician-Scientist Career Development Award from the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and a Health Professional Investigator award from the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research. The focus of his research program is on the prognosis and treatment of mild traumatic brain injury, as well as knowledge translation in primary care.