How a toy diet helps children ‘develop different skills’
Children need toys to help them learn, explore, and create. In this Yahoo Life article, Zishan Khan, MD, discusses how toys develop different skills and what to do if your child is bored. The work of childhood is playing, and it serves a critical purpose; children...
What to Do If Your Child Is Bullied Because of Their Sexual Orientation
School can be a challenging environment for children who identify as LGBTQ+, especially if they are harassed, discriminated against, or face a lack of resources. In this Verywell Family article, Zishan Khan. MD, and Brandi Garza, LPC, discuss what to do if children...
Psychosis and how to manage delusions and hallucinations
More than half of people living with PTSD experience psychosis. In this Insider article, Julian Lagoy, MD, discusses common symptoms and provides holistic approaches to manage delusions and hallucinations. A mental health activist speaks out about their psychosis and...
There is Such a Thing as Postpartum Depression in Men
After welcoming a new baby, it is important to have a strong support system in place. In this Giddy article, Julian Lagoy, MD, discusses common symptoms in male postpartum depression and how men can receive support. Sleepless nights, feelings of isolation, and the...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Suicide
Talking about suicide can be difficult, especially with younger children. In this Verywell Family article, Zishan Khan, MD, explains how to talk with children in each age group about suicide. Suicide is a challenging topic, but it is one that will statistically touch...
Finding Your Place as an Adoptee
There is no one’s size fits all to adoption journeys. In this Healthline article, Kiana Shelton, LCSW, explains how to talk with children about their identities as an adoptee. Branca, now 43, grew up in Southern Italy but was adopted from Chile when she was about two...
Body Types Are Not Trends
Mindpath Health’s Phylice Kessler, LMHC, discusses the harmful narrative social media is creating about body types being trends. See highlights below or read the full article with sources here. If you grew up in the early ’00s, you’re probably intimately familiar...
State of Mind: 5 Important Mental Health Bills We Can All Agree On
Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, discusses five mental health bills in his contribution to Verywell Mind’s series State of Mind. See highlights below or read the full article with sources here. No matter where you live or where you fall on the political spectrum,...
“What Do You See in Him?” Man Hates Sister-In-Law’s Boyfriend
Mindpath Health’s Leanne Leonard, LMFT discusses a trending Reddit post about a man’s hate for his sister-in-law’s boyfriend. See highlights below or read the full article with sources here. The internet has backed a woman who says she's thinking of leaving her...
TikTok Promoting Unhealthy Diet Culture in Teens, Study Says
Mindpath Health’s Phylice Kessler, LMHC, discusses TikTok’s promotion of unhealthy relationships with food, diet, and exercise. See highlights below or read the full article with sources here. In the world of social media and unmoderated forums, hurtful culture...