Why Drinking Gives You ‘Hangxiety’
We’ve all been there. At a bar with friends, feeling great, and relaxing, only to wake up with a physical — and mental — hangover. In this Yahoo! Sports article, Taish Malone, LPC, PhD, explains why drinking gives us ‘hangxiety’ and how to prevent and cope with it. ...
Common Pitfalls That Worsen Major Depressive Disorder
There may be some subtle things you’re doing that are working against you and making your symptoms worse. In this Everyday Health article, Zishan Khan, MD, explains six pitfalls that worsen MDD and how to correct them. If you’re one of the estimated 21 million U.S....
Negative Punishment Examples Parents Need to Avoid
There’s a difference between taking something away from your kid to change their behavior and taking something away from them because you want to get back at them on some level. In this Fatherly article, Mindpath Health’s Rashmi Parmar, MD, discusses how to avoid...
Minimizing the struggle for the LGBTQIA+ community during the holidays
Winter festivities can expose members of the LGBTQIA+ community to people and situations they’d rather avoid. In this Moodfuel News article, Anoopinder Singh, MBBS, MD, FAPA, explores ways for LGBTQIA+ people to navigate unwanted conversations and care for themselves....
Why Mental Illnesses Are More Common in LGBTQIA+ People
Having at least one safe space of like-minded individuals can make a significant difference in your mental health. In this Livestrong article, Kiana Shelton, LCSW, discusses why mental illnesses are more common in LGBTQIA+ people and how to find support. In fact,...
Is My Child “Lazy” or Just Forgetful?
Most parents know the struggle of trying to get their child to complete a task or chore at home, only for them to forget. In this Verywell Family article, Zishan Khan, MD, explains the difference, and what parents can do to motivate kids to listen. Have you ever...
Katherine Heigl Said Taking Medication for Her Mental Health ‘Saved My Life’
The Grey’s Anatomy alum worked really hard at controlling her anxiety for years and struggled. In this Shape article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, helps discuss Zoloft and why it’s used to treat anxiety and depression. When you're struggling with your mental...
How to Manage the Holidays with Dietary Restrictions
When communicating your dietary requirements, you should decide how much explanation to provide. In this HuffPost article, Kiana Shelton, LCSW, discusses how to navigate dietary restrictions around the holidays. How can I get comfortable with sharing my dietary needs?...
The Real Deal Behind Healing Sessions on Reality TV
Mental health experts are mixed on the effectiveness of the therapies shown on some of our favorite Bravo shows. In this Women’s Health article, Elisabeth Netherton, MD, explains behind the healing sessions on reality TV. Reality television has been my therapy for...
What to Look for in VR Headsets for Kids
Before purchasing a VR headset, consider what the child you are buying it for intends to do with it. In this Verywell Family article, Zishan Khan, MD, discusses what you need to know before you hit “add to cart” on a VR headset for your kids. Virtual reality (VR)...