What is Psychological Testing & How it Can Help?

Psychological assessment is not one-size-fits-all. Psychologists tailor certain assessments and tests to meet individual needs. A licensed clinical psychologist is expertly trained in administering tests and assessments as well as interpreting and integrating the results in order to present the client with a comprehensive view of their

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Top Doctor Award – 2015

Pasadena Magazine named Dr. Annette Ermshar as a Top Doctor for 2015. Dr. Ermshar was previously awarded Top Doctor in 2011, 2013, and 2014 as well.

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Dr. Ermshar lends expert opinion to Arroyo Magazine

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Annette Ermshar’s interview featured in both the Arroyo Magazine’s August 2015 issue and in the Pasadena Magazine. Dr. Ermshar presented an expert opinion in the column titled Tiger Parenting: The Yin and Yang of Academic Achievement written by Diana Palmer and Patt Diroll.

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A Fresh Look at Self-Harm: New Understanding & Treatment

Self-injury has received growing recognition both clinically and culturally. Over the years, psychologists have theorized that individuals engage in self-h arm in an attempt to manage difficult negative emotions when other coping mechanisms are unavailable. This has been the leading theory when it comes to explaining why

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Evolved Human Brain Linked to Schizophrenia Genes

The prevalence of schizophrenia among humans is estimated at 0.4-1% of the adult population. This disease doesn’t appear to occur in non-human species, yet other mental health symptoms such as depression and anxiety have been observed and analyzed among animals. This discrepancy poses the question as to

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Inadequate Sleep Impacts Teenage Mental Health

Sleep is an essential part of one’s health and well-being. A new study examined the effects of each hour of sleep lost among teenagers. According to the National Institute of Health, although teenagers need an average of nine hours of sleep per night, only 3% of students

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Three Researched Tips On How To Be a Better Parent

There are countless parenting resources available that offer stories, guidelines, and tips to parents. Regardless of the individual parenting styles, advice based on research can offer great insight into the effectiveness of specific parental approaches and techniques. Three parenting tips are outlined below:   The first tip

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The Academic Mindset

School is an educational institution that serves to motivate individuals to develop a desire to learn, and in turn, this can set the foundation for a successful future. However, as students progress into high school they often become disengaged in their academic journey, and this is evident

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Self-Talk

Inner self-talk is a concept in existence starting during one’s early childhood years, and it’s used instinctually by many people. The nature of self-talk can affect how one thinks, feels, and behaves, particularly during stressful situations. Psychologist and researcher Dr. Ethan Kross studied how inner monologues may

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