Procrastinating can have a range of consequences, including poorly done tasks, lots of stress and an array of negative health outcomes. In this Livestrong article, Mindpath Health’s Taish Malone, PhD, discusses why knowing your procrastination style can help break the...
What Happens to Our Bodies When We Feel Suicidal?
The changes in brain chemistry are proof that suicidality should be treated like any other urgent health issue. In this HuffPost article, Mindpath Health’s Julian Lagoy, MD, discusses what happens when we feel suicidal and how to help others if you are concerned. If...
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...
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...
The Most Common Mental Health Conditions
There are many mental health conditions, and it can be scary to find out you have one. In this Click Orlando article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, discusses anxiety, depression, and other common illnesses. When it comes to mental health, there are many illnesses...
Your Guide to the Best Light Therapy Lamps
Light therapy lamps can be helpful in treating seasonal affective disorder (SAD), as they impact the body’s circadian rhythm. In this Forbes article, Mindpath Health’s Leela R. Magavi, MD, discusses why light therapy lamps are helpful in the dreary months and what to...
Do I Need an Antidepressant? 8 Signs It Could Help
Depression looks different for everyone, and it doesn’t always look the way it is presented in movies and on TV. The good news? Antidepressants can help with symptoms. In this Scary Mommy article, Mindpath Health’s Julian Lagoy, MD, discusses symptoms of depression...
The Power of Offering Ourselves Compassion
Why is it natural to offer kindness to others, but not to ourselves? And why is it necessary to turn that self-love inward? In this bpHope article, Mindpath Health’s Elisabeth Netherton, MD, explains—and it’s not what you think. Low self-worth & bipolar mood...
Black Women Experience Less Obvious Signs of Depression
Black women display depression symptoms differently than other women, making it harder to diagnose. In this Well and Good article, Mindpath Health’s Kiana Shelton, LCSW, discusses why this happens and how to seek care. Depression is a mood disorder that doctors...
What is Bipolar Disorder?
People with bipolar disorder experience intense changes in their moods, behaviors, activity, and energy levels. Receiving a bipolar diagnosis can be challenging for many. In this Forbes article, Mindpath Health’s Jasmine Kaur, MD, discusses bipolar disorder, its...