Low Cognitive Performance

Low cognitive performance may be temporary or permanent and can negatively affect grades at school, work, or relationships. If you or a loved one struggles with mild cognitive impairment or other forms of low cognitive performance, see advanced registered nurse practitioner Stephanie Blanshan, ARNP, and the team at Resonance Psychiatry. Schedule a telehealth appointment by phone or online today.

What is low cognitive performance?

Low cognitive performance affects your cognition, including the ability to think, remember, or solve problems. It can also affect your judgment, decreasing your ability to make good decisions. 

The good news is that regardless of what’s causing low cognitive performance, treatment with the Resonance Psychiatry team can help you better manage or decrease bothersome symptoms.

What are the symptoms of low cognitive performance?

Low cognitive performance may lead to:

• Poor decision-making
• Mental fatigue
• Brain fog
• Memory impairment
• Difficulty concentrating
• Poor focus
• Poor grades at school
• Poor work performance 
• Language impairment
• Poor planning and problem-solving
• Misplacing items frequently
• Financial challenges
• Missing important dates and/or events
• Reduced ability to maintain a good job

Some forms of low cognitive decline can make moving, speaking, or interacting with other people difficult. 

What are the risk factors for low cognitive performance?

Risk factors for low cognitive performance might include:

• Brain changes
• Genetic conditions
• Head injuries
• Neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and ALS
• Autism-spectrum disorder (ASD)
• Aging
• Family history of dementia or low cognition
• Toxin exposure
• Chronic disease complications
• Stroke
• Infections
• Anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions 
• Nutrient deficiencies 
• Sleep disorders
• Dehydration
• Drug, nicotine, and alcohol misuse
• Some medications

However, the cause of low cognitive performance isn’t always clear. 

How is low cognitive performance diagnosed?

The experienced Resonance Psychiatry team can diagnose low cognitive performance and similar conditions by completing a mental health evaluation. They may recommend that you complete physical and neurological exams, as well as imaging procedures when necessary.

Your specialist also discusses your medical history, medications, and lifestyle. Resonance Psychiatry offers genetic testing and lab tests to find any underlying causes and determine which treatment plan is likely the most effective. 

How is low cognitive performance treated?

Your personalized treatment for low cognitive performance at Resonance Psychiatry may consist of:

• Dietary supplements
• Behavioral therapy 
• Medication management
• Lifestyle changes (healthy diet, regular exercise, etc.)
• Stress management
• Hormone therapy
• Sleep disorder treatment
• Chronic disease management
• Avoiding alcohol, nicotine, and drugs
• Ketamine therapy for coexisting mental health disorders
• Brain-stimulating activities
• Social support
• Medical weight loss

Follow up with the Resonance Psychiatry experts for routine therapy and medication management to optimize cognition and your overall health and well-being. They offer referrals to other specialists when necessary.

Book a telehealth evaluation at Resonance Psychiatry by phone or request one online today to manage low cognitive performance.