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...
Telehealth’s Calming Effect on Autism
The ease and convenience of online appointments are lowering anxiety among patients with autism and their families. In this Psychiatric Times article, Mindpath Health’s Lorerky Ramirez-Moya, MD, talks about how its effect on patients is a boon for providers. Getting...
Talking to Your Kids About Roe v. Wade
Do your children have questions about the US Supreme Court’s decision to allow abortion rights to be overturned? In this Houston Chronicle article, Mindpath Health’s Elisabeth Netherton, MD, offers tips on holding important conversations. The Supreme Court’s decision...
When Are Kids Ready to Go to Summer Camp?
Heading off to an overnight program is a time-honored tradition. But how do you know if your child is ready? In this Verywell Family article, Mindpath Health’s Rashmi Parmar, MD, offers tips on finding the perfect summer camp for kids of all ages. The long, warm...
Resilience in Teens: Customizing your Mental Toolkit
Navigating stress can be tough as a teen. Sometimes, just getting through the day is enough. In this PsychCentral article, Mindpath Health’s Venkata Jonnalagadda, MD, explains what resiliency means, why it’s important, and how to build it. Navigating stress can be...
Too Much Reality TV May Reinforce Gender Roles
Viewing patterns, especially among girls, seem to bolster heteronormative behaviors. In this Verywell Mind article, Summer R. Thompson, DNP, PMHNP-BC, explains the need for increased media literacy about gender expectations and dating violence. Often, media literacy...
The Science Behind Gender-affirming Care for Children
Research found that respecting a young person's pronouns is linked to a reduction in suicide risk. In this List23 article, Mindpath Health’s Leela Magavi, MD, discusses why gender-affirming care for LGBTQIA+ youth saves lives. Gender-affirming healthcare is a topic of...
How Teams Sports Benefit a Child’s Mental Health
Playing with others can go further in teaching cooperation, leadership, and accountability. In this Healthline article, Mindpath Health’s Julian Lagoy, MD, explains why being part of something greater than yourself can even make losing easier to accept. A new study of...
How Competitive Sports Affect Youth Mental Health
As many as 70% of young athletes quit organized sports because of intense pressure. In this Psychiatric Times article, Rashmi Parmar, MD, discusses why it’s important to help youths strike a healthy balance. Kamila Valieva is a 15-year-old Olympic figure skater who...
Talking to Our Kids About Mental Health
Starting the conversation about mental health can be intimidating for parents. In this Verywell Mind article, Venkata Jonnalagadda, MD, provides tips to relieve the pressure and open the lines of communication. Last year, a national emergency in children's and...