Antidepressants for Teens: What Works?
Deciding to put your teenager on antidepressants isn’t one made casually. In this PsychCentral article, Mindpath Health’s Julian Lagoy, MD, discusses why this is a joint decision between you, your teen, and their doctor after weighing the pros and cons....
What Is Expressed Emotion in Schizophrenia?
Expressed emotions refers to how caregivers and loved ones express themselves toward the person they care for. In this Healthline article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, explains how your peers’ expressed emotion can affect your mental health outcomes. Receiving a...
7 Misconceptions About Mental Health
The stigma around mental health may be trending downward, but skepticism still remains. Mindpath Health’s Maria Abenes, Ed.D., talks about lingering myths that continue to define how we talk about mental health. Mental health care has come a long way in being...
75 deep questions to ask your boyfriend or girlfriend
Can you think of something that you have never shared with your partner? Whether you have been dating for 10 weeks or married for 10 years, there is always something new to learn about your romantic partner. Curiosity helps keep a relationship healthy and allows bonds...
How Bad Is It Really to Procrastinate?
Procrastinating can have a range of consequences, including poorly done tasks, lots of stress and an array of negative health outcomes. In this Livestrong article, Mindpath Health’s Taish Malone, PhD, discusses why knowing your procrastination style can help break the...
What Happens to Our Bodies When We Feel Suicidal?
The changes in brain chemistry are proof that suicidality should be treated like any other urgent health issue. In this HuffPost article, Mindpath Health’s Julian Lagoy, MD, discusses what happens when we feel suicidal and how to help others if you are concerned. If...
Should Everyone Have TikTok’s 60 Minute Daily Time Limit?
On March 1, TikTok announced it would give anyone under 18 a 60-minute daily limit. But should everyone have it? In this Verywell Mind article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, explains practical ways to limit social media use, such as turning off notifications and...
Why Teenage Girls Are Considering Suicide at Alarming Rates
Between 2011 and 2021, the rate of teenage girls considering attempting suicide increased from 19% to 30%. In this Verywell Mind article, Mindpath Health’s Rashmi Parmar, MD, discusses the structural and individual changes needed to lower the rates. The Centers for...
Is Screen Time Really So Bad for Kids?
Screen time recommendations and opinions often feel laced with judgment and shame — even if they are evidence-based. In this PopSugar article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, discusses why children should have some screen time and recommendations for each age...
What Parents Need to Know About Xylazine
A veterinary sedative, Xylazine is now being mixed with street drugs and poses a huge risk to the public. In this Parade article, Mindpath Health’s Julian Lagoy, MD, explains why this furthers the ongoing opioid epidemic and how parents can talk to their kids about...