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Neuropsychiatry is a medical specialty that focuses on how the brain and nervous system affect your emotions, behavior and mental health. People who may have mood changes, memory problems, or behavioral changes that are linked to brain conditions, such as brain injuries, stroke, tumors, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, or dementia, can benefit from neuropsychiatric medical treatment.

Neurology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to your nervous system - your brain, spinal cord, and nerves throughout your body. These neurological conditions include everything from headaches and dizziness to more complex conditions like epilepsy, strokes, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease. 

Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes you to have repeated seizures. A seizure happens when there is a sudden burst of unusual electrical activity in your brain, which can cause uncontrollable body movements, unusual sensations, stiffness and loss or altered consciousness. Epilepsy affects people to different degrees, some may have mild seizures that are hard to notice, while others may have more intense experiences with uncontrollable jerking and loss of consciousness. 

Neurosurgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on treating conditions related to the brain, spine, and nervous system. These conditions can include brain tumors, stroke, back or neck injuries, or spinal conditions, and can be treated surgically by neurosurgeons with the goal of repairing or improving many functions like mobility, memory, sensation and cognition.