On March 1, TikTok announced it would give anyone under 18 a 60-minute daily limit. But should everyone have it? In this Verywell Mind article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, explains practical ways to limit social media use, such as turning off notifications and...
Why Teenage Girls Are Considering Suicide at Alarming Rates
Between 2011 and 2021, the rate of teenage girls considering attempting suicide increased from 19% to 30%. In this Verywell Mind article, Mindpath Health’s Rashmi Parmar, MD, discusses the structural and individual changes needed to lower the rates. The Centers for...
What Parents Need to Know About Xylazine
A veterinary sedative, Xylazine is now being mixed with street drugs and poses a huge risk to the public. In this Parade article, Mindpath Health’s Julian Lagoy, MD, explains why this furthers the ongoing opioid epidemic and how parents can talk to their kids about...
9 Questions to Ask a Psychiatrist About a New Medication
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...
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...
Afraid of Needles? VR Might Be Able to Help
Anxiety is often high among children undergoing needle-based procedures. In this Healthline article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, discusses how VR headsets may act as a distraction, lowering anxiety and pain. Individuals of all ages can be anxious about needles,...
Is ‘Snow Storming’ a Healthy Way to End a Relationship?
Coupling up may not cure your winter blues and when you want a quick way out, you may retreat to snow storming. In this List article, Mindpath Health’s Kiana Shelton, LCSW, discusses why ending a cuffing season relationship by snow storming is not as helpful as you...
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...
The Dangers of Excessive Social Media Usage
Social media use can have detrimental impacts on the mental health of children and adolescents. In Psychiatric Times’ special Halloween series ‘Scariest in Psychiatry,’ Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, talks about when it’s time to set limits. Halloween is right...
Raising Daughters to Not Be Mean Girls
Despite your best efforts, your child may be a real-life Regina George. In this Scary Mommy article, Mindpath Health’s Taish Malone, PhD, LPC, discusses what causes bullying behavior in girls and how to nip it in the bud. Raising a child with strong character and good...