Is Video Game Addiction a Disorder?
How gaming influences aggressive behavior has been hotly debated for decades. In this Psychiatric Times article, Rashmi Parmar, MD, and Julian Lagoy, MD, discuss how video games can lead to a dangerous obsession. In Ohio, a 17-year-old boy shot both of his parents,...
Memory and Cognitive Health Needs During Menopause
Weak learning, memory, and executive functions were associated with more sleep issues and depression symptoms. In this Verywell Mind article, Mindpath Health’s Elisabeth Netherton, MD, provides hope for those navigating reproductive transitions. While information...
How Clinicians Spot PTSD
PTSD can both resemble and commonly co-occur with a broad range of other psychiatric conditions. Mindpath Health’s Shannon LeMaster, MD, explains how clinicians catch PTSD using the DSM-5 in this Psychiatric Times article. Many confident psychiatrists have quipped,...
How Gen-Zers Are Breaking Toxic Cycles of Trauma
Young people are normalizing therapy and prioritizing their mental health far more than older generations. In this Yahooo! article, Mindpath Health’s Julian Lagoy, MD, explains how generational trauma impacts our genes and how our families are raised. From the ways...
What COVID-19 taught us about burnout
Feeling burned out? You’re not alone. When the COVID-19 pandemic closed businesses and urged employees to stay home, well-being plummeted. In this Psychiatric Times article, Mindpath Health’s Rashmi Parmar, MD, explains how burnout is affecting the workforce. Feeling...
What is Workplace Burnout?
Emotional exhaustion and depersonalization at work can lead to feelings of a decreased sense of accomplishment. Mindpath Health’s Julie Killion discusses what triggers workplace burnout and what to do about it. Burnout is a term that is frequently used and can be...
Examining the Benefits of TMS
Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a promising therapy for patients suffering from treatment-resistant depression. In this Psychiatric Times article, Abhijit Ramanujam, MD, explains the benefits of this noninvasive treatment and how it works. Repetitive transcranial...
5 Ways to Focus on Your Mental Health
When Simone Biles resigned from the Olympics in 2021, many assumed she’d suffered an injury that would stop her from competing. You don’t have to be an Olympian to understand how mental health can affect your performance in your job and in your personal life. In this...
How to Communicate with Someone with Schizophrenia
If someone you care about has schizophrenia, nurturing a relationship can be a challenge. In this PsychCentral article, Mindpath Health’s Rashmi Parmar, MD, offers effective ways to improve trust and keep lines of communication open. Communication is one of the best...
What Parents Need to Know About Authoritative Parenting
The goal is not to become a perfect parent but to improve as a parent. In this Fatherly article, Leela Magavi, MD, explains how authoritative parenting can positively and negatively impact children. Parenting styles are less about how you identify and more about how...