School can be a challenging environment for children who identify as LGBTQ+, especially if they are harassed, discriminated against, or face a lack of resources. In this Verywell Family article, Zishan Khan. MD, and Brandi Garza, LPC, discuss what to do if children...
There is no one’s size fits all to adoption journeys. In this Healthline article, Kiana Shelton, LCSW, explains how to talk with children about their identities as an adoptee. Branca, now 43, grew up in Southern Italy but was adopted from Chile when she was about two...
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...
Dismissing a patient’s concerns can delay proper diagnosis and result in ineffective treatments. In this Prevention article, Taish Malone, PhD, LPC, discusses warning signs of gaslighting and who's most likely to be affected. In the 1944 thriller Gaslight, newlywed...
People of color who have bipolar disorder are less likely to receive vital treatment than white people. In this Everyday Health article, Mindpath Health’s Taish Malone, PhD, LPC, explains how symptoms are often minimized and even misdiagnosed. Bipolar disorder — a...
Unrealistic expectations can prevent many from getting the mental health care they need. In this Verywell Mind article, Mindpath Health’s Julian Lagoy, MD, talks about the pressure to assimilate while maintaining cultural values. COVID-19 was particularly challenging...
South Asian communities may feel excluded from Asian American Pacific Islander discussions. In this Verywell Mind article, Mindpath Health’s Leela R. Magavi, MD, explains the importance of inclusivity and cultural competency. Asian identity encompasses many things. If...
Viewers were shocked by the actor’s violent reaction to comments made about his wife. In this PsychCentral article, Mindpath Health’s Brandy Porche, LPC, discusses the incident’s emotional impact on attendees and those at home. There’s no shortage of opinions on the...
Not all bullying is physical. Sometimes it’s more subtle, damaging a person’s relationships and social standing. In this U.S. News article, Mindpath Health’s Julian Lagoy, MD, offers advice when your child is excluded, ignored, or the victim of vicious lies. Also...
The pandemic exposed many teens to trauma and tested their fragile resilience. In this Psychiatric Times article, Maria Abenes, EdD, discusses how parents and clinicians can help adolescents cope with its ongoing effects. While teenagers have been largely spared the...
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