Cognitive Solutions partners with The Chicago Health and Wellness Alliance
Cognitive Solutions is proud to announce our partnership with Dr. Alan Bain of the Chicago Health and Wellness Alliance. Dr. Bain is a medical doctor who specializes in the whole patient approach. His broad views of medical treatment, unique diagnostic procedures, and incorporation of non-traditional methods create a perfect synergy with the Cognitive Solutions approach to treatment.
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What is Anxiety?
Is it Anxiety, a Phobia or just Life in Twenty-first Century?
By Ari Goldstein, Ph.D.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is one of the most prevalent mental health issues in the United States. It affects over 18% of the adult population with 22% suffering from a severe form. Anxiety Disorder often starts in childhood, with 11 years...
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Is there such a thing as an ADHD diet?
Is there such a thing as an ADHD diet?
Ari Goldstein, Ph.D.
“You are what you eat” is an axiom that I’m sure most healthcare and fitness experts would agree with. After all, there is no doubt that good nutrition is crucial for maintaining good health in people of all ages, especially children. Furthermore, over the last several decades, various theories have arisen claiming diet, along with...
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The Challenges of Building a Private Practice
By Ari Goldstein, Ph.D.
In the course of my twenty years in the education and psychology fields, I have engaged in conversations with hundreds of colleagues and students who are new to private practice work. The question I am asked the most frequently from these individuals is, “How did you build your practice?” To put some perspective on this question, I should note that it was coming from...
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Why Do More Children Seem to Have ADHD Today?
Why Do More Children Seem to Have ADHD?
By Ari Goldstein, Ph.D.
According to a study conducted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and published in Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 6.4 million or 11 percent of US children between the ages of 4 and 17 have ADHD. That’s an increase of over 42 percent between 2003-2004 and 2011-2012.1
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The Parents Dilemma – Choosing the Right Therapy When Your Child Has ADHD
The Parents Dilemma – Choosing the Right Therapy When Your Child Has ADHD
Ari Goldstein, Ph.D.
Educational Psychologist, Chicago Illinois
According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA) 5 percent of American children have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) puts it at 11 percent – over twice that number. Whatever the...
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Lesser Known Keys to Academic Success: Grit
Guest Blog
Lesser Known Keys to Academic Success: Grit
There are many factors that go into determining whether a student is successful in school and on standardized tests. In this article, I’ll discuss a “lesser known” factor that parents and students should be aware of when developing a plan for improving performance in school and making educational decisions more generally: grit.
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