In the October issue of Neuron, a study was published that suggests our brain’s chemistry changes when we become curious and that it assists in learning and retaining information. The study had 19 participants who were asked to review more than 100 trivia questions. Participants rated the
Read more →Initially used with veterans suffering from PTSD, biofeedback is now an evidence-based practice (EBP) for numerous mental illnesses including, but not limited to, anxiety, ADHD, depression, Autism, and Traumatic Brain Injuries. But what is biofeedback? Biofeedback is training based on traditional behavioral conditioning techniques used to reinforce
Read more →If you want to lose weight or get stronger, you go to the gym. Is there a way for our brains to get stronger? A recent article released by Monitor on Psychology, looked at recent research in brain training. Recently, companies like Lumosity and Post Science offer
Read more →New research suggests that there is a greater need for mental health services on college and university campuses. According to the 2013 National College Health Assessment, approximately one-third of U.S. college students had symptoms of depression or anxiety that affected their daily functioning in the past 12
Read more →Every one of us complains about being overly stressed. We have all accepted that stress is a natural part of life. However, recent research on chronic stress suggests that the damaging effects of stress can begin to impact us even before we are conceived. A recent interview
Read more →Inside the adolescent brain: Can the angst of adolescence be traced to neurodevelopment? Many parents can attest to the “storm and stress” of adolescence. Historically, this tumultuous period of development was attributed to the significant life transitions that occur as adolescents struggle to form a sense of
Read more →“RIZZOLI & ISLES: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON” DVD widescreen, 2013-2014, not rated, contains violence Best extra: “When Truth Meets Fiction” TNT’S POPULAR crime procedural ended with more drama going on backstage than onscreen at the close of Season 4. Series regular Lee Thompson Young committed suicide during
Read more →Cognitive Remediation Therapy improving cognition for youth with Early-Onset Schizophrenia Cognitive decline is associated with early-onset Schizophrenia. In fact, it is one of the first observable symptoms in addition to psychotic experiences. Cognitive decline can have a significant impact on an individual diagnosed with early-onset Schizophrenia and
Read more →Pasadena Magazine named Dr. Annette Ermshar as a Top Doctor for 2014. Dr. Ermshar was previously awarded Top Doctor in 2011 and 2013 as well.
Read more →New research suggests marijuana use and schizophrenia share common genes. According to the Center for Disease Control, about forty percent of individuals in the United States will try marijuana at least once in their lifetime. On a global scale, marijuana is the most used illicit drug worldwide.
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