Announcing one’s sexual orientation or gender identity can be an intimidating experience. In this Verywell Family article, Mindpath Health’s Kiana Shelton, LCSW, gives tips to support LGBTQIA+ youth on their journey to self-acceptance. When children come out to their...
With platforms like TikTok going viral, it's hard for parents to stay one step ahead of dangerous trends. In this Verywell Family article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, and Julian Lagoy, MD explain the risks and how to monitor use. The Food and Drug...
After the COVID-19 pandemic emptied classrooms across the country, some students were hesitant to return to in-person learning. In this Verywell Mind article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, offers tips to prepare kids to for the return to school. It’s natural for...
TikTok users who encourage others to participate in dangerous challenges don't seem to suffer the consequences. In this Healthline article, Julian Lagoy, MD, explains why some young people participate in risky social media trends. TikTok trends come and go constantly....
About 6.1 million US children have ADHD. In this Ishonest article, Mindpath Health’s Marci Bastien, DNP, PMHNP-BC, and Pavan Madan, MD, discuss Qelbree, a new drug approved by the FDA, and how it could help. A new non-stimulant treatment for...
The ease and convenience of online appointments are lowering anxiety among patients with autism and their families. In this Psychiatric Times article, Mindpath Health’s Lorerky Ramirez-Moya, MD, talks about how its effect on patients is a boon for providers. Getting...
Do your children have questions about the US Supreme Court’s decision to allow abortion rights to be overturned? In this Houston Chronicle article, Mindpath Health’s Elisabeth Netherton, MD, offers tips on holding important conversations. The Supreme Court’s decision...
Heading off to an overnight program is a time-honored tradition. But how do you know if your child is ready? In this Verywell Family article, Mindpath Health’s Rashmi Parmar, MD, offers tips on finding the perfect summer camp for kids of all ages. The long, warm...
Navigating stress can be tough as a teen. Sometimes, just getting through the day is enough. In this PsychCentral article, Mindpath Health’s Venkata Jonnalagadda, MD, explains what resiliency means, why it’s important, and how to build it. Navigating stress can be...
Viewing patterns, especially among girls, seem to bolster heteronormative behaviors. In this Verywell Mind article, Summer R. Thompson, DNP, PMHNP-BC, explains the need for increased media literacy about gender expectations and dating violence. Often, media literacy...
