Pets don't ask for much, and you'll never need to pay for their college tuition. In this Scary Mommy article, Mindpath Health’s Julian Lagoy, MD, discusses if this feeling is normal and what to do if it begins to impact your relationship with your kids. As a...
Your Teen Expressed Suicidal Thoughts — Here’s What to Do
Unfortunately, suicidal ideation is a very real concern among tweens and teens. No matter the situation, how you handle it is crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of your child. In this Scary Mommy article, Mindpath Health’s Rashmi Parmar, MD, discusses what to...
Gender-affirming hormone therapy reduces depression, anxiety for trans and non-binary youth
A study shows that gender-affirming hormone treatment is valuable for transgender and nonbinary adolescents. In this Medical News Today article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, discusses how such therapy helps individuals align their physical characteristics with...
How to Care for Your Mental Health After Disclosing Your Abortion
Your story can break the silence, but it shouldn't break your spirit. In this Giddy article, Mindpath Health’s Kiana Shelton, LCSW, discusses how to take care of yourself and your mental health after sharing your story. Sharing something personal is hard enough when...
How to Have a Period Talk When You Don’t Get a Period
No matter whether a parent menstruates or not, it is important to be prepared for this major moment in your child's development. "The Talk" doesn't have to be scary. In this Verywell Family article, Mindpath Health’s Elisabeth Netherton, MD discusses how having this...
Negative Punishment Examples Parents Need to Avoid
There’s a difference between taking something away from your kid to change their behavior and taking something away from them because you want to get back at them on some level. In this Fatherly article, Mindpath Health’s Rashmi Parmar, MD, discusses how to avoid...
Is My Child “Lazy” or Just Forgetful?
Most parents know the struggle of trying to get their child to complete a task or chore at home, only for them to forget. In this Verywell Family article, Zishan Khan, MD, explains the difference, and what parents can do to motivate kids to listen. Have you ever...
How a toy diet helps children ‘develop different skills’
Children need toys to help them learn, explore, and create. In this Yahoo Life article, Zishan Khan, MD, discusses how toys develop different skills and what to do if your child is bored. The work of childhood is playing, and it serves a critical purpose; children...
What to Do If Your Child Is Bullied Because of Their Sexual Orientation
School can be a challenging environment for children who identify as LGBTQ+, especially if they are harassed, discriminated against, or face a lack of resources. In this Verywell Family article, Zishan Khan. MD, and Brandi Garza, LPC, discuss what to do if children...
There is Such a Thing as Postpartum Depression in Men
After welcoming a new baby, it is important to have a strong support system in place. In this Giddy article, Julian Lagoy, MD, discusses common symptoms in male postpartum depression and how men can receive support. Sleepless nights, feelings of isolation, and the...