Statistics show children are losing unstructured playtime. In this Parents article, Mindpath College Health's Andrew Monasterio, DNP, PMHNP, discusses how LEGO's new campaign encourages unstructured playtime and its importance on overall well-being. Fashion designer...
Toddlers with Screen Time as Infants Experience Developmental Delays
New research sheds light on how detrimental screen time is for babies. In this Parents article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, explains the study and other activities to keep their babies occupied. It’s challenging to escape screens in today’s world. Some...
9 in 10 Teachers Need More Resources for Students’ Mental Health
Teachers play a critical role in their students' lives, and as the demands of education increase, they must have access to sufficient mental health resources to support their students'. In this Verywell Mind article, Mindpath Health’s Tara Lindahl, PsyD, explains a...
The Fairy-Flying Trend: Why Mental Health Professionals Are Concerned
Regardless of age, who hasn't had dreams of flying? TikTok’s fairy-flying trend can pose potential risk to people struggling with mental health issues. In this Parade article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, provides parents tips to keep children safe from the...
How to Make this the Smoothest Back-to-School Transition Yet
Movin' on up can bring new questions and anxieties. In this Parents article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, provides tips by age range to help parents prepare their children. In September of 2022, I took what felt like the world’s biggest step when I dropped my...
What Is Eggshell Parenting?
Eggshell parenting is when a parent displays unstable moods, outbursts, and inconsistent behaviors, causing their children to walk on eggshells around them. In this Parents article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, explains eggshell parenting and how to avoid this...
The Difference Between Authoritarian and Authoritative Parenting
Authoritarian and authoritative parenting styles share similar names and emphasize authority, but they are quite different from one another in their approaches. In this Parade article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, discusses similarities and differences between...
How Does ADHD Affect Motivation?
The link between ADHD and motivation is complex. In this Healthline article, Mindpath Health’s Tiffany Gishizky, DNP, PMHNP-BC, discusses how motivation involves the brain’s reward systems and an individual’s core psychological needs. Motivation is what moves you to...
What to Know About Strattera for ADHD
ADHD treatment often includes prescription medications, such as Strattera. In this Forbes article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, discusses the use, side effects, medication interactions, and how Strattera compares to other ADHD medications, like Adderall or...
Supporting Children with Anxiety: A Guide for Parents
It’s common for children to have fears and worries or occasionally feel sad and hopeless. If these feelings persist, it could be due to anxiety or depression. Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, discusses effective strategies for parents to support children with...