Maintaining a strong marriage can be vital to the health and success of the family. Although marital conflict often increases with life’s demands and stress, there are ways to cultivate a stronger and more resilient marriage. Communication is the bedrock for a healthy marriage because marital conflict
Read more →A recent article in Monitor Psychology discusses the rising number of young children being medicated for psychological issues—primarily ADHD but also anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Startlingly, the number of children ages 2 to 5 taking psychoactive drugs for ADHD has doubled between the years of 2007 and
Read more →A recent study from Georgia State University reveals that couples that share childcare responsibilities report a “higher quality relationship and better sex lives”. The study also revealed that the most problematic childcare arrangement, in terms of both quality of relationship and sex life, is when the woman
Read more →Prominent Local Psychologist, Philanthropist, and Music Patron Named Hillsides Gala Chair Published : Thursday, September 17, 2015 | 2:13 PM Dr. Annette Ermshar, a Pasadena-based clinical psychologist who specializes in neuropsychology and forensic psychology, has been named chair of the 2016 Hillsides annual gala, “Symphony of Dreams,”
Read more →It is no surprise that the brain, like any other machine, requires routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance over the years. However, this can be challenging when there is often conflicting and confusing evidence regarding brain health. In an attempt to deliver the most accurate and up-to-date
Read more →Which parts of the mind are responsible for our sense of self and when does brain deterioration rob us of such identity? Psychologists and philosophers have always maintained memory to be most central to identity. However this conventional wisdom may be wrong. A recent study in Psychological
Read more →Listening is an extremely valuable interpersonal skill. Feeling heard cannot only be validating but it can often be the key to a lasting friendship or happy marriage. Do people often accuse you of being a poor listener? Or do you pride yourself on your good listening yet
Read more →Which parts of the mind are responsible for our sense of self and when does brain deterioration rob us of such identity? Psychologists and philosophers have always maintained memory to be most central to identity. However this conventional wisdom may be wrong. A recent study in Psychological
Read more →Dr. Ermshar is delighted to be chosen as Honorary Chair for the PCDA 2015 Harvest Moon Gala. PCDA (Professional Child Development Associates) is a non-profit organization that provides therapy and specialized services to children with developmental challenges in the Pasadena and greater Los Angeles area. Dr. Ermshar
Read more →Lately there has been much investigation into certain foods and their ability to prevent against disease and degeneration. Turmeric has been receiving increased attention for its diverse benefit. Turmeric, a yellow-orange root, was made popular for its use in Indian cuisine and Ayurvedic medicine. The most active
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