Mindpath Health's Brandy Porche, LPC, helps to discuss how to chat with relatives about Ukraine and other eerie rumors. Empathy for Ukraine''s poorest people is entirely natural and appropriate. However, a constant stream of disturbing news may wreak havoc on...
Teens in America: How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Shaping the Next Generation
The pandemic has exposed many teens to trauma and tested their fragile resilience. What can you, as a clinician, do to help? While teenagers have been largely spared the ravages of COVID-19, the full picture of their experience is just beginning to emerge. The...
Nature Plays Key Role in Kids’ Mental Health, Review of 300 Studies Confirms
Leela Magavi, M.D., Psychiatrist and Regional Medical Director at Mindpath Health, formerly Community Psychiatry, discusses the important role nature plays in children's mental health. Key Takeaways A review of nearly 300 studies has found a strong connection between...
Is Video Game Addiction a Disorder?
Rashmi Parmar, M.D. and Julian Lagoy, M.D. psychiatrists at Mindpath Health, formerly Community Psychiatry, provide useful insights and guidance on video gaming. Is gaming dangerous? A study found 10% of video game players exhibited pathological behavior. In Ohio, a...
What Parents Need to Know About Authoritative Parenting
Leela Magavi, M.D., Psychiatrist and Regional Medical Director at Mindpath Health, formerly Community Psychiatry, discusses the benefits of authoritative parenting. It sounds regressive. It may be the single most effective parenting style. Parenting styles are less...
Teaching Kids the Art of Conversation
Leela Magavi, M.D., psychiatrist and Regional Medical Director at Mindpath Health, formerly Community Psychiatry, discusses helping children master the art of conversation. These are the 10 conversation skills all kids should have by first grade Children aren’t that...
How to keep your kids from bugging out over insects
Rashmi Parmar, M.D. and Pavan Madan, M.D., psychiatrists at Mindpath Health, formerly Community Psychiatry, discuss how to help children overcome their fear of bugs. Bees and other creepy crawlies can elicit strong emotions in children. Help them overcome their fears...
These new books are here to teach your kids about social distancing, masks and covid-19
Community Psychiatry's Pavan Madan, M.D. was featured in The Washington Post discussing the importance of children's literature in helping to explain the pandemic to kids. These new books are here to teach your kids about social distancing, masks and COVID-19 My twin...
Four Considerations to Help Manage Teen Anxiety Amidst COVID-19
Community Psychiatry's Summer Thompson, DNP, PMHNP-BC wrote an article discussing back to school anxiety for teens that was featured in Thrive Global. Socialization Is Key to Future Success, Recognize the Uncertainty, Provide Structure, Acknowledge Concerns and Move...
Study Reveals ADHD Symptoms Worsening During COVID Pandemic
Community Psychiatry's Leela Magavi, M.D. was featured in Verywell Health discussing how ADHD symptoms are worsening during COVID. Study Reveals ADHD Symptoms Worsening During COVID Pandemic It’s estimated that approximately 9% of children in the US have been...