What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? PTSD is a condition that occurs in people who have experienced one or more traumatic events. This can include a car accident, natural disaster, violence, or sexual assault. PTSD can occur in anyone; however, women are...
ADHD: Managing Inattentive, Hyperactive, or Impulsive Symptoms
What is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity. These symptoms significantly interfere with daily routines and the ability to function in multiple settings....
What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? OCD is characterized by a set of symptoms that include intrusive thoughts and preoccupations that can include compulsions, such as repetitive behaviors. These symptoms can be stressful, time-consuming, and significantly...
Dealing With Depression: Common Symptoms and Treatment
What is depression? Depression, also known as major depressive disorder (MDD), is a condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities. It can affect how a person thinks, feels, and handles daily...
Postpartum Anxiety: Managing New Parent Worry and Fear
What is postpartum anxiety? Postpartum anxiety is a condition that occurs following childbirth or becoming a parent and is characterized by intense, persistent worry and fear. These feelings can be overwhelming and intrusive, leading to a negative impact on daily...
Anxiety: Symptoms, Diagnoses, and Treatment
What is anxiety? Anxiety is a condition categorized by feelings of fear, dread, or uneasiness. These feelings can be overwhelming and intrusive, leading to a negative impact on daily life. What are the common symptoms of anxiety? Nervousness Restlessness Racing...
A Parent Guide: 15 Tips to Help the Transition to College
College encourages many growth opportunities. Parents and caregivers can aid through encouragement, promoting well-being, and academic advocacy. Mindpath College Health's Andrew Monasterio, DNP, PMHNP-BC, gives parents 15 tips to help their students acclimate to a new...
Why Doesn’t Body Positivity Work For Me? Try Body Neutrality Instead
Summer and Body Image: Embracing Body Neutrality Summer has arrived, and the heat sends us all scrambling for the coolest relief—large, public bodies of water and half-clothed masses of people ushering in the dreaded “bikini body season.” The pressure of this annual...
Our Commitment to Partnering for Mental Health Care in South Carolina
In South Carolina, approximately 706,000 adults have a mental health condition. Due to the large need for mental health services in South Carolina, more patients are turning to emergency departments and acute care facilities. This can lead to worse patient outcomes as...
Celebrating Pride Month: What Happens After You Come Out
June is Pride Month in the U.S., a time for the LGBTQIA+ community to celebrate, connect, and advocate for their rights and, for some, to come out as queer. In this article, Mindpath Health's Anoopinder Singh, MD, explains how coming out can be a liberating milestone...