2015 Bulletin

Bulletin vol. 29 no. 1 | 5 I am pleased to take on the Editorship of the NAN Bulletin! Although I primarily do research in academia at Penn State, my work has always had an eye squarely on application to clinical practice. I regularly supervise the students in our doctoral program in clinical psychology on neuropsychological assessments, and also continue to see patients in clinical practice. With this issue of the NAN Bulletin, the focus is on multiple sclerosis (MS). This common neurological disorder has been intensively studied by neuropsychologists and much has been learned about assessment and treatment of these patients to improve their quality of life. In the Professional Issues section, five experts in the field address core issues of interest in MS to practitioners including medication adherence, cognitive reserve, driving, physical activity, and fatigue. To enhance translation of the research reviewed to clinical practice, each article includes several clinical take home points. The Patient Corner section of the Bulletin includes numerous practical resources that can be used by practitioners and patients alike in understanding and managing symptoms more effectively. In the Journal Section, a frequently downloaded article recently published in Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, is reviewed that examines the relationship between depression symptoms and cognitive functioning in MS. Finally, the Student Corner includes two short pieces written by doctoral students training in clinical neuropsychology that discuss volunteer opportunities available to students in NAN, as well as things for students to do at a typical NAN conference. Of note, with the next issue of the NAN Bulletin, I will be joined by an Associate Editor, Dr. John Randolph. Dr. Randolph is a true scientist-practitioner, working in private practice, conducting research in his role as adjunct assistant professor of psychiatry at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College, and having recently edited a volume on Positive Neuropsychology. Finally, special thanks to Dr. Phil Fastenau, chair of the NAN Publications Committee, for his help and guidance with this issue. Peter Arnett, Ph.D., Professor & Director of Clinical Training at Penn State University NAN Bulletin Editor Editor's Corner Peter Arnett, Ph.D., NAN Bulletin Editor Opinions expressed by the authors and advertisers do not necessarily reflect the position of the National Academy of Neuropsychology. NAN is committed to the professional and scientific development of clinical neuropsychology. The mission of the Clinical Research Grants Program is to support meritorious small grants, pilot projects, or seed grants that address the value, worth, or efficacy of clinical neuropsychological assessment or interventions. These projects might be overlooked by traditional granting agencies because of their applied clinical nature or stage of development. Instructions for Completing NAN Grant Application: • Download Application at www.nanonline.org • Follow all page requirements/limitations • Prepare NIH biosketch • If postdoctoral fellow, primary mentor needs to complete letter of support • Sign all forms • Create one PDF document for entire application • Email application on or before deadline (May 1, 2015) to: NANGrants@nanonline.org Clinical Research Grants Program

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