Brain-Gut Connection

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 Attitude of Gratitude

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

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‘Virtue Signaling’ – What is It?

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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Teletherapy during COVID19

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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Mental Health in the time of COVID19

The news of the Coronavirus epidemic and the uncertainty surrounding it is leading to an increase in the experience of many mental health symptoms. Uncertainty itself leads us to ask an array of potentially unanswerable questions, which can cause feelings of overwhelm, fear, and helplessness. Trying to

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