South Africa: Learn frontal lobe anatomy, function and dysfunction in mental health courses. Understand impacts on cognition, behaviour and emotion.
This engaging and informative lecture by clinical neuroanatomist Dr. Coenie Hattingh offers a comprehensive overview of the anatomy and function of the frontal lobes, as well as the neuropsychological impact of frontal lobe dysfunction. Drawing on clinical and anatomical knowledge, Dr. Hattingh explores how damage to different regions of the frontal lobes can lead to specific cognitive, behavioural, and emotional syndromes.
Health professionals will gain valuable insights into the role of the frontal lobes in executive functioning, emotional regulation, and personality development. This knowledge is especially relevant for clinicians working with clients affected by brain injury, neurodegenerative conditions, or psychiatric presentations involving frontal lobe impairment.
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:
Describe the key anatomical structures of the frontal lobes and their functional roles
Identify the major syndromes associated with damage to specific frontal lobe regions
Understand the relationship between frontal lobe function and executive, emotional, and behavioural regulation
Apply neuroanatomical knowledge to clinical work with clients affected by frontal lobe dysfunction
Integrate foundational neuropsychological concepts into psychological formulation and intervention