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Eric Watson, PhD
Psychology
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About Me
Dr. Eric Watson serves as an Assistant Professor and Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist in the Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Watson received his doctorate in clinical health psychology from East Carolina University. He completed his predoctoral internship in Rehabilitation Neuropsychology at the Mount Sinai Hospital and his two-year postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Research at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Dr. Watson has extensive training in neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation both clinically and in research. He works with neurologically and medically complex individuals with diverse presenting concerns.
Dr. Watson’s clinical and research interests include forensic neuropsychology, aging and geriatric neuropsychology, cognitive rehabilitation, behavioral sleep medicine, applied electroencephalography, and health interventions for cognitively impaired populations (e.g., medication adherence, weight management, and chronic pain). As part of the clinical training faculty, Dr. Watson provides clinical supervision to fellows.
Language
English
Position
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Rehabilitation and Human Performance
Hospital Affiliations
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
Clinical Focus
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Concussion
- Covid-19
- Insomnia
- Stroke
- Traumatic Brain Injury
Education
BA, Salisbury University
MS, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
PhD, East Carolina University
Fellowship, Clinical Neuropsychology
Icahn School of Medicine At Mount Sinai
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Publications
Selected Publications
- Comprehensive Feedback on User Experiences With Brain Injury Identification Cards. Sarah M. Bannon, Natalia Bernal Fernández, Holly Carrington, Kristen Dams-O’Connor, Eric Watson. Rehabilitation Psychology
- Cognitive Performance, Depression, and Anxiety 1 Year After Traumatic Brain Injury. Eva S. Keatley, Charles H. Bombardier, Eric Watson, Raj G. Kumar, Thomas Novack, Kimberley R. Monden, Kristen Dams-O'connor. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation
- The Utility of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) Sleep Disturbance Item as a Screener for Insomnia in Individuals with Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. Anthony H. Lequerica, Eric Watson, Marcel P. Dijkers, Yelena Goldin, Jeanne M. Hoffman, Janet P. Niemeier, Marc A. Silva, Amanda Rabinowitz, Nancy D. Chiaravalloti. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation
Industry Relationships
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Dr. Watson has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
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