College encourages many growth opportunities. Parents and caregivers can aid through encouragement, promoting well-being, and academic advocacy. Mindpath College Health's Limor Watson, PsyD, gives parents 12 tips to help their students acclimate to a new environment....
10 Tips to Become an Active Ally for the LGBTQIA+ Community
Active allyship involves using your privilege, platform, and voice to advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights, challenge discriminatory practices, and amplify marginalized voices. Kiana Shelton, LCSW, provides 10 tips for people to become active allies and champions for the...
13 Tips to Help You Remember the Names of Everyone You Meet
If you often forget people’s names, know it is normal — even for young adults. In this Parade article, Mindpath Health’s Erisa M. Preston, PsyD, provides easy tips and tricks to help remember someone’s name. What's in a name? It's a question you may not think much...
How Helping Others Helps You
Helping others has been shown to activate the rewards area of our brain and reduce stress. In this Psycom article, Mindpath Health’s Erisa M. Preston, PsyD, explains the benefits of altruism. It seems as though the entire world is struggling right now. Rates of...
80 fun questions to ask your friends to get to know them on a deeper level
A good friendship involves growth; part comes from curiosity about your friend. In this Today article, Mindpath Health’s Leanne Leonard, LMFT, provides questions that can help you deepen your bond with your friends. Dedicate a night to this list, or start with a few...
How Sedentary Behavior Affects Relationships
Combatting a sedentary lifestyle can be as easy as gardening, painting, or washing the car. In this List article, Mindpath Health’s Julian Lagoy, MD, shares how sedentary behavior affects relationships and how to encourage your partner to share in your active...
35 Phrases to Set Boundaries Firmly and Fairly
Boundary setting fosters self-respect, maintains healthy connections, and cultivates a sense of empowerment. In this Parade article, Mindpath Health’s Rashmi Parmar, MD, provides examples and explains why each phrase is helpful to uphold your boundaries. Boundaries...
Will Sleeping in Separate Bedrooms Heal Your Marriage?
While sleeping in separate rooms may be beneficial, it can create risks and signal that other issues are being ignored. In this AARP article, Mindpath Health’s Anna Marie Boyd, LPC, explores how this trend challenges traditional notions of togetherness and redefines...
100 Deep Questions to Ask Your Boyfriend or Girlfriend
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,...
10 Green Flags to Look for in a Relationship
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...