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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
New guidance calls for anxiety intervention for children as young as 8 and age 12 for depression. In this Parents article, Mindpath Health’s Taish Malone, PhD, LPC, explains how the policy indicates a medical shift to consider health outside the body. For the first...
