The pandemic exposed many teens to trauma and tested their fragile resilience. In this Psychiatric Times article, Maria Abenes, EdD, discusses how parents and clinicians can help adolescents cope with its ongoing effects. While teenagers have been largely spared the...
What COVID-19 taught us about burnout
Feeling burned out? You’re not alone. When the COVID-19 pandemic closed businesses and urged employees to stay home, well-being plummeted. In this Psychiatric Times article, Mindpath Health’s Rashmi Parmar, MD, explains how burnout is affecting the workforce. Feeling...
ER Sees Rise in Mental Health Visits During COVID-19
Suicide attempts, drug overdoses, and domestic violence also increased during the early months of the pandemic. In this Verywell Mind article, Mindpath Health’s Leela R. Magavi, MD, explains why this is and how to take care of yourself. As the COVID-19 pandemic rages...
Suffering the Loss of Two Parents
Tracey Carlos is one of many people whose parents died from COVID-19. In this Healthline article, Mindpath Health’s Leela R. Magavi, MD, discusses how to cope with overwhelming grief during the pandemic. Bob and Bano Carlos were married 53 years when they both died...
How Houseplants Help Your Health
Having plants scattered around your home provides important benefits to your emotional well-being. In this Verywell Mind article, Mindpath Health’s Rashmi Parmar, MD, and Leela R. Magavi, MD, discuss how houseplants can impact your mental health. Most people think of...
How to Process Trauma From COVID-19
It’s not uncommon for people to downplay the impact of COVID-19. In this Healthline article, Mindpath Health’s Julian Lagoy, MD, discusses the pandemic and its impact on our mental health. The danger and scope of the COVID-19 pandemic has upended “normal” life for...
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...