Mindpath Health’s Julian Lagoy, M.D. discusses the debate surrounding court-ordered mental health treatment for the homeless in this VeryWell Mind article. Mental illness is common within the homeless population. In fact, studies have shown that up to a third of...
Music May Be Just as Powerful as Exercise in Improving Mental Health
Mindpath Health’s Anna Boyd, LPC discusses why music may be just as powerful as exercise in improving mental health. Many report mental health benefits from music. A new study published in JAMA Network Open found that the positive effects of enjoying music are...
How to Deal with Loneliness, According to Mental Health Experts
Taish Malone, Ph.D., helps explain what causes the feeling and share tips for how to deal with loneliness. In a recent national survey of American adults, 36 percent of participants, including 61 percent of young adults and 51 percent of mothers with young children,...
Groundbreaking Research Sheds Light On The Mysteries of the Gut-Brain Connection
Julian Lagoy, M.D. discusses groundbreaking research that may shed light on the mysteries of the gut-brain connection. An ever-increasing body of research suggests that the brain affects gut health, and vice versa. The intricate workings of the gut-brain...
Biopsychosocial Explanations for Gender Disparities in Autism
Recent research is suggesting that females with autism may need their own set of parameters on which to be measured. Will this impact how males and females are diagnosed? See highlights below or read the full article in Psychiatric Times here. Gender disparities have...
5 Mental Health Experts Weigh In on Will Smith’s Slap at the Oscars
Mindpath Health’s Brandy Porche, LPC helps weigh in on the Will Smith and Chris Rock incident at the Oscars. There’s no shortage of opinions on the recent “incident” at the Oscars as the public weighs in on what happened among celebrities Chris Rock, Will Smith, and...
How the Pandemic Is Shaping the Next Generation
American teenagers suffered from increased symptoms of anxiety and depression during the Covid-19 pandemic. What will be the long-term effects, and how does resilience play a role? See highlights below or read the full article in Psychiatric Times here. The full...
‘The Girl From Plainville’ Is A Frustrating Look At The Reality Of ‘Texting Suicide’ Cases
Mindpath Health’s Brandy Porche, LPC discusses the hit Hulu series, 'The Girl From Plainville' and its frustrating look at the reality of 'Texting Suicide' cases. It’s been nearly eight years since Massachusetts teen Conrad Roy died by suicide while his girlfriend...
Here’s What It *Actually* Means to Be Codependent
Mindpath Health’s Brandy Porche, LPC helps us understand what it actually means to be codependent. It's a misunderstood term that's more common than you think. One of the best things about being in a relationship is feeling comfortable and safe with your partner. In...
The Power of Words
Being able to put our feelings into words, whether spoken or written, can calm our thoughts and lower our stress and anxiety. Dr. Loise King Waller discusses affect labeling and how it can exert a powerful influence over our mental health. See highlights below or read...