New guidance calls for anxiety intervention for children as young as 8 and age 12 for depression. In this Parents article, Mindpath Health’s Taish Malone, PhD, LPC, explains how the policy indicates a medical shift to consider health outside the body. For the first...
Navigating Social Media During the Holidays
The holiday season can feel a bit inescapable. In this Healthline article, Mindpath Health’s Taish Malone, PhD, LPC, discusses tips and tricks to navigate social media comparison. The holiday season can feel a bit inescapable. Before smartphones and social media, it...
What Are the Long-Term Effects of Stress?
Everyone feels overwhelmed. Left unchecked, chronic stress can lead to bigger health issues such as heart, muscle, and gut problems. In this PsychCentral article, Mindpath Health’s Anna Boyd, LPC, discusses the long-term effects of chronic stress and tools to help...
Task Force Recommends Anxiety, Depression Screenings for Children
Screening at a young age is important because the majority of psychiatric disorders start during childhood and adolescence. In this Healthline article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, explains why it is more important than ever to screen children for anxiety and...
Teachers on Edge
More educators are walking away from the jobs they love. In this Psychiatric Times article, Mindpath Health’s Venkata Jonnalagadda, MD, and Christie Melonson, PhD, discuss how teachers are being pushed to their breaking points. Teachers often describe being called to...
9 Ways to Relax Your Mind
Learning how to manage stress is a valuable life skill. There are a lot of available strategies, but which one is best for you? In this PsychCentral article, Mindpath Health’s Kiana Shelton, LCSW, discusses 9 simple techniques to give your brain a break. We look at...
Antidepressants and Caffeine: What You Need to Know
If you take antidepressants, it’s worth keeping an eye on how many cups of coffee you drink. In this HealthCentral article, Mindpath Health’s Elisabeth Netherton, MD, discusses how both interact and affect your brain chemistry. A cup or two of coffee in the morning...
Student Debt Forgiveness Plan and Mental Health
President Biden’s plan to forgive some school loans is giving hope to many struggling to repay. In this Verywell Mind article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, discusses how the plan could provide greater career opportunities for strapped workers. On August 24,...
Miscarriage and the Anxiety That Follows
Suffering a pregnancy loss can lead to anxious feelings that can last for months. In this Motherly article, Mindpath Health’s Elisabeth Netherton, MD, explains why this happens, how to spot symptoms of anxiety, and what to do about them. Losing your baby is the last...
How Ketamine is Used to Treat Anxiety
Ketamine is known for its pain-reducing and sedative effects. In this Healthline article, Mindpath Health’s Julian Lagoy, MD, discusses how the medication is used to treat anxiety as well as its potential side effects. Ketamine was originally developed in the 1950s...