It’s common for children to have fears and worries or occasionally feel sad and hopeless. If these feelings persist, it could be due to anxiety or depression. Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, discusses effective strategies for parents to support children with...
Becoming a parent can be an exciting but terrifying experience, as it comes with the realization that someone put you in charge of another human being. In this Motherly article, Mindpath Health’s Kiana Shelton, LCSW, explains motherhood imposter syndrome and how to...
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...
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...
Screen time recommendations and opinions often feel laced with judgment and shame — even if they are evidence-based. In this PopSugar article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, discusses why children should have some screen time and recommendations for each age...
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...
Work stress, sleep troubles, and even a change in weather can all spark an episode. In this HealthCentral article, Mindpath Health’s Julian Lagoy, MD, discusses other bipolar mood swing triggers. Bipolar disorder alters your mood, energy, and activity levels,...
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,...
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