How to Support the Neuropsychological Health of the Vietnamese Diaspora is the first book in a new series entitled A Clinical Guide to the Neuropsychological Health of Immigrant Populations, which guides clinicians in the art and science of providing culturally competent services to specific communities. Grounded in evidence-based research and clinical experience, the book offers a better understanding of the unique problems and experiences that the Vietnamese population share, along with examples of how to navigate cultural differences in the assessment and treatment of cognitive impairment.

The book reviews the sociocultural and historical factors relevant to those of Vietnamese descent, which help to conceptualize individuals' presentations, common socio-cultural considerations for assessment or treatment, and literature related to working with this population in an international and medical context. It also offers current practice guidelines or approaches to assessment and intervention, along with case studies, a glossary of the necessary cognitive science terms in Vietnamese, and practical resources.

It is essential reading for clinicians in the patient care setting, as well as students and researchers in clinical neuropsychology and related fields of psychology, sociology, medicine and forensics.

Lauren G. Mai is a staff neuropsychologist and clinical lead at the University of California San Francisco-Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. She specializes in neuropsychological and psychological assessment, trauma, and cultural and aging issues and speaks both English and Vietnamese. She teaches various clinical neuropsychology topics at a post-doctorate level and is a clinical supervisor for a postdoctoral neuropsychology fellowship, where she previously served as the Training Director. She co-founded the Asian Neuropsychological Association (ANA) and held leadership positions of executive board member and was past chair of Vietnamese Neuropsychological Network (VNN), a subdivision of the ANA.

Lindsay N. Vo is a neuropsychologist and the owner of Diverse Assessment Services from Springfield, Missouri. She primarily provides clinical services, including neuropsychological and psychological assessment, medico-legal examinations, and immigration psychological evaluations. She also frequently supervises clinical trainees and lectures on various neuropsychological and cultural topics. She is fluent in English and has conversational proficiency in Vietnamese, which has accustomed her to utilizing language interpreters in clinical evaluations. Alongside Dr. Mai, she was past chair of ANA’s subdivision, VNN, and remains active in the group to support Vietnamese clinicians in their professional development.