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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

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

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

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

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 the article below from CNN talking about the stigma of mental health. http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/10/opinion/breaking-the-taboo-mental-mealth/index.html

Boxing: An Unconventional Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease?  Read the article below posted by Richard Knox on February 2, 2015 on www.npr.org discussing the benefits of exercise on fighting Parkinson’s Disease. http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2015/02/02/381937503/fight-back-against-parkinsons-exercise-may-be-the-best-therapy