
Dr. Amy J Jak PH.D.
Psychologist
Ucsd Neuropsychological Associates 9500 Gilman Dr. (060 La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. Amy Jak is a psychologist practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Jak specializes in the treatment of mental health problems, and helps people to cope with their mental illnesses. As a psychologist, Dr. Jak evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Jak because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress or anger for a significant period of time and are seeking help. Psychologists may perform a variety of exams and assessments to diagnose a mental condition.
Education and Training
University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH Other Degree
Neuropsychologist Medical Degree
Assistant Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry Medical Degree
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The impact of physical and mental activity on cognitive aging.
- Early identification and heritability of mild cognitive impairment.
- Increased hippocampal blood flow in sedentary older adults at genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease.
- Authors' response to: commentary by Johnson et al.
- White Matter Associations With Performance Validity Testing in Veterans With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: The Utility of Biomarkers in Complicated Assessment.
- Predictors of cognitive and physical fatigue in post-acute mild-moderate traumatic brain injury.
- Advanced neuroimaging to quantify myelin in vivo: Application to mild TBI.
- Postconcussive symptom overreporting in Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury.
- Contributions to Executive Dysfunction in Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and History of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.
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