by Persona | Sep 19, 2022 | Doctors' Blog, Neuropsychology
What is ADHD? It stands for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD is a diagnosis that is called a neurodevelopment disorder that has symptoms present prior to the age of 12 There are three types: Predominately Inattentive Presentation Predominately...
by Persona | Apr 26, 2021 | Neuropsychology
There are a couple of things you need to know about neuropsychological evaluation so you can understand why your child may need it and how it may help them. Additionally, this information can also help you find the right person to administer the testing. Learning...
by Persona | Apr 19, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Neuropsychology
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a forceful impact to the head disturbs normal brain function. Aside from affecting learning and thinking skills, it can cause psychological and emotional problems if the regions affected involve emotional and psychological...
by Persona | Apr 12, 2021 | Depression
Depression in the elderly is not a normal part of aging. Mental illnesses need prevention or treatment no matter their age. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 20% of adults ages 60 and older face a mental or neurological disorder. If these illnesses are...
by Persona | Apr 5, 2021 | Anxiety
Everybody tends to have anxiety at one point in their lives where, over time, they overcome it and move on. However, for a smaller number of people, anxiety becomes a menacing condition that leads to a more serious mental struggle that prevents them from leading a...
by Persona | Mar 30, 2021 | Neuropsychology
Although it may sound like something out of a movie, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can alter someone’s behavior. Any sudden and possibly dramatic changes in behavior following a bad head injury result from a lesion to the brain. The brain is our control center...
by Persona | Mar 26, 2021 | Doctors' Blog
Aging comes with many unwanted side effects like wrinkles, grey hair, and a unique set of health problems. These commonly include cognitive decline, increased risk of falling, heart conditions, and a host of chronic diseases. Just as children go to a pediatrician, the...
by Persona | Mar 19, 2021 | Anxiety
American Psychological Association (APA) defines anxiety as an emotion characterized by tension and worry. It also manifests itself physically, such as a rise in blood pressure, trembling, and sweating. It is normal to feel anxious, and it can even sharpen one’s...
by Persona | Feb 22, 2021 | Neuropsychology
Neuropsychology is a specialty of psychology dedicated to understanding the relationships between the brain and behavior. A neuropsychologist studies the structure and function of the brain while relating it to human thoughts and behaviors. The study of...
by Persona | Feb 4, 2021 | Anxiety, Doctors' Blog
Video Transcript Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions that is currently impacting children and adults, especially something that is impacting kids during this time. A lot of children are experiencing increased worries, increased concerns...
