Deciding to put your teenager on antidepressants isn’t one made casually. In this PsychCentral article, Mindpath Health’s Julian Lagoy, MD, discusses why this is a joint decision between you, your teen, and their doctor after weighing the pros and cons....
Expressed emotions refers to how caregivers and loved ones express themselves toward the person they care for. In this Healthline article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, explains how your peers’ expressed emotion can affect your mental health outcomes. Receiving a...
Asking deep questions to romantic partners builds meaningful connections, enhances communication, and promotes personal growth. Diving beneath the surface creates opportunities for empathy, understanding, and vulnerability. Mindpath Health's Anna Marie Boyd, PhD, LPC,...
On March 1, TikTok announced it would give anyone under 18 a 60-minute daily limit. But should everyone have it? In this Verywell Mind article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, explains practical ways to limit social media use, such as turning off notifications and...
Between 2011 and 2021, the rate of teenage girls considering attempting suicide increased from 19% to 30%. In this Verywell Mind article, Mindpath Health’s Rashmi Parmar, MD, discusses the structural and individual changes needed to lower the rates. The Centers for...
A veterinary sedative, Xylazine is now being mixed with street drugs and poses a huge risk to the public. In this Parade article, Mindpath Health’s Julian Lagoy, MD, explains why this furthers the ongoing opioid epidemic and how parents can talk to their kids about...
It’s important to understand the potential side effects when starting a new prescription medication. Here are 9 questions to ask your psychiatrist, including what foods and substances to avoid, and what to expect once the medication starts working. For patients who've...
Dating someone new? In this Today article, Mindpath Health’s Leanne Leonard, LMFT, says if you can spot these signs, it indicates they could be a good match. Not everybody is meant for us. Sometimes we realize that straight away on a first date; other times it doesn't...
Anxiety is often high among children undergoing needle-based procedures. In this Healthline article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, discusses how VR headsets may act as a distraction, lowering anxiety and pain. Individuals of all ages can be anxious about needles,...
Coupling up may not cure your winter blues and when you want a quick way out, you may retreat to snow storming. In this List article, Mindpath Health’s Kiana Shelton, LCSW, discusses why ending a cuffing season relationship by snow storming is not as helpful as you...
