Black Women Experience Less Obvious Signs of Depression
Black women display depression symptoms differently than other women, making it harder to diagnose. In this Well and Good article, Mindpath Health’s Kiana Shelton, LCSW, discusses why this happens and how to seek care. Depression is a mood disorder that doctors...
Is It Normal to Love Your Pet More Than Your Kids?
Pets don't ask for much, and you'll never need to pay for their college tuition. In this Scary Mommy article, Mindpath Health’s Julian Lagoy, MD, discusses if this feeling is normal and what to do if it begins to impact your relationship with your kids. As a...
What is Bipolar Disorder?
People with bipolar disorder experience intense changes in their moods, behaviors, activity, and energy levels. Receiving a bipolar diagnosis can be challenging for many. In this Forbes article, Mindpath Health’s Jasmine Kaur, MD, discusses bipolar disorder, its...
Your Teen Expressed Suicidal Thoughts — Here’s What to Do
Unfortunately, suicidal ideation is a very real concern among tweens and teens. No matter the situation, how you handle it is crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of your child. In this Scary Mommy article, Mindpath Health’s Rashmi Parmar, MD, discusses what to...
Gender-affirming hormone therapy reduces depression, anxiety for trans and non-binary youth
A study shows that gender-affirming hormone treatment is valuable for transgender and nonbinary adolescents. In this Medical News Today article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, discusses how such therapy helps individuals align their physical characteristics with...
What is compassion fatigue? Caregivers explain.
People with compassion fatigue can feel helpless, less empathetic and sensitive, and overwhelmed and exhausted by work demands. In this Mashable article, Mindpath Health’s Phylice Kessler, LMHC, and Julian Lagoy, MD, discuss how compassion fatigue likely affect first...
How to meditate for anxiety and depression
Research shows that meditation can help lower stress, improve sleep, and decrease pain. In this SingleCare article, Mindpath Health’s Julian Lagoy, MD, discusses how meditation should be paired with other interventions, like therapy, sleep, and changes in activity...
How to Care for Your Mental Health After Disclosing Your Abortion
Your story can break the silence, but it shouldn't break your spirit. In this Giddy article, Mindpath Health’s Kiana Shelton, LCSW, discusses how to take care of yourself and your mental health after sharing your story. Sharing something personal is hard enough when...
5 Tips for Managing Anger
How can we keep heated emotions from getting the better of us? The key is to recognize when a situation is escalating and keep our feelings in check. Mindpath Health’s Alli Garner, LCMHC, offers five tips to help you get anger under control. Anger is an emotion that...
How to Have a Period Talk When You Don’t Get a Period
No matter whether a parent menstruates or not, it is important to be prepared for this major moment in your child's development. "The Talk" doesn't have to be scary. In this Verywell Family article, Mindpath Health’s Elisabeth Netherton, MD discusses how having this...