It’s important to understand the potential side effects when starting a new prescription medication. Here are 9 questions to ask your psychiatrist, including what foods and substances to avoid, and what to expect once the medication starts working. For patients who've...
Adderall Withdrawal as Medication Shortage Continues
The US has been experiencing an Adderall shortage since October 2022. Adderall withdrawal is usually more severe for individuals taking higher dosages before stopping the medication. In this Health article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, discusses withdrawal...
Adderall: Purpose and Side Effects
If you or your child have been diagnosed with ADHD, you may be prescribed Adderall as part of your treatment plan. In this Forbes article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, discusses how Adderall is used and potential side effects. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity...
10 Adult ADHD Signs You May Not Realize
Symptoms of the condition can present differently in adults. Realizing you might have the disorder is typically a slow burn. In this HuffPost article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, discusses the adult ADHD symptoms that are often overlooked. With everything there...
Dating with ADHD
Symptoms like inattention and hyperactivity can make dating a little complicated. In this Men’s Health article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, provides tips, tricks, and techniques for people with ADHD. The exact number of people with attention deficit...
Non-Stimulant Approved for Children with ADHD
About 6.1 million US children have ADHD. In this Ishonest article, Mindpath Health’s Marci Bastien, DNP, PMHNP-BC, and Pavan Madan, MD, discuss Qelbree, a new drug approved by the FDA, and how it could help. A new non-stimulant treatment for...
Can ADHD Affect Empathy? It’s Complicated
It’s hard to listen and truly understand how someone may be feeling. Does having ADHD make it harder? In this Healthline article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, provides tips anyone can use to increase awareness and improve communication. Empathy is a key...
5 Ways to Help Students With ADHD Succeed
Young patients worried about getting into college may feel increased stress and pressure to stay on top of school. In this Everyday Health article, Mindpath Health’s Julian Lagoy, MD, suggests ways to get support now and in the future to help students succeed. The...
Is it safe to drink coffee while taking Vyanvase?
Certain medications don’t mix well with caffeine, especially stimulants. Vyvanse, for example, treats ADHD and binge eating disorder. In this SingleCare article, Mindpath Health’s Brian Zachariah, MD, explains the possible interactions that can occur when mixing the...
Fidgeting Strategies that Help People with ADHD Focus
If you have ADHD, you may have trouble sitting still. In this PsychCentral article, Mindpath Health’s Brian Zachariah, MD, provides ways to harness fidgeting behaviors to help improve your focus. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can make it hard to...