The frontal lobe is a key part of the brain that plays a crucial role in multiple, advanced cognitive functions including decision-making, problem-solving, memory, emotion, language, judgment, impulse control, social behaviors, and meta-cognition. In essence, one’s personality resides in the frontal lobes, and these lobes are linked
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New research shows that the female and male responses to stress are biologically different. What does that mean for treating PTSD, depression, and other disorders? During times of stress the brain prompts a host of physiological changes to help us survive in the face of a potentially
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A recent study reports to have broken new ground in the study of schizophrenia, discovering a potentially powerful genetic contributor to the mental disorder and illuminating why it normally takes hold in early adulthood. Genes associated with the immune system have long been suspected in schizophrenia, but
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The human brain is the source for all major activities and processes of our bodies, and our different body systems work together to maintain body functions. Since an individual’s mental health is influenced by thoughts, emotions, life experiences, and physical functioning, a review of the body’s interconnected
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The importance of gratitude in terms of its effect on others has been largely researched and discussed. Simply put, we know that we are expected to say thank you when someone does something for us, and we know that not doing so is rude or potentially insulting
Read more →A buzzword in recent years, with increasing attention, is the phenomenon of virtue signaling, especially in the age of social media. A “virtue” is a quality or trait that is deemed as moral or good. Virtue signaling is a term coined to refer to the practice or
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Dr. Ermshar is honored to be invited to join the Advisory Board of G8check, a new company providing Health and Safety management and protocols on set for the entertainment industry as well as other cast and crew events. In addition to a commitment to general health and
Read more →Dr. Ermshar was honored to be interviewed by Attorney Nina Hodjat on YouTube covering the topic of managing the stressors we are facing as a society today regarding the issues surrounding the #covid19 crisis. Watch here: https://youtu.be/XahelYprMFE
Read more →While many of us have spent a significant time at home recently during the COVID-19 ‘Safer At Home’ orders, it is likely we can relate to the experience of those who struggle with mental illness and other mental health issues on a daily basis. People with pre-existing
Read more →Dr. Ermshar & Associates now provides Teletherapy which is conducted using HIPAA compliant video conferencing software which facilitates a secure and user-friendly virtual office for those who are busy and on-the-run. Teletherapy allows Dr. Ermshar & Associates to deliver professional services to clients, despite geographical differences or time
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