By Parul M. Patel, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist, Orange County Health Psychologists, Inc. Many of us know what it’s like to fall in love: Those butterflies in your stomach. That feeling of excitement or nervousness. How your heart literally races at … Read More
By Pooja Sharma, M.A., Psy.D., LMFT, Orange County Health Psychologists, Inc. When new and expectant mothers share feelings of sadness, the response from well-meaning friends and family might be something like: “How can you be depressed if you’re having a … Read More
By Kristin Kleppe, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist, Orange County Health Psychologists, Inc. Of all the questions we fear our children might ask us, “Hey Mom, what’s my amygdala?” is probably not one of them. Yet understanding this part of the brain … Read More