Having at least one safe space of like-minded individuals can make a significant difference in your mental health. In this Livestrong article, Kiana Shelton, LCSW, discusses why mental illnesses are more common in LGBTQIA+ people and how to find support. In fact,...
Katherine Heigl Said Taking Medication for Her Mental Health ‘Saved My Life’
The Grey’s Anatomy alum worked really hard at controlling her anxiety for years and struggled. In this Shape article, Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, helps discuss Zoloft and why it’s used to treat anxiety and depression. When you're struggling with your mental...
The Real Deal Behind Healing Sessions on Reality TV
Mental health experts are mixed on the effectiveness of the therapies shown on some of our favorite Bravo shows. In this Women’s Health article, Elisabeth Netherton, MD, explains behind the healing sessions on reality TV. Reality television has been my therapy for...
What to Look for in VR Headsets for Kids
Before purchasing a VR headset, consider what the child you are buying it for intends to do with it. In this Verywell Family article, Zishan Khan, MD, discusses what you need to know before you hit “add to cart” on a VR headset for your kids. Virtual reality (VR)...
Psychosis and how to manage delusions and hallucinations
More than half of people living with PTSD experience psychosis. In this Insider article, Julian Lagoy, MD, discusses common symptoms and provides holistic approaches to manage delusions and hallucinations. A mental health activist speaks out about their psychosis and...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Suicide
Talking about suicide can be difficult, especially with younger children. In this Verywell Family article, Zishan Khan, MD, explains how to talk with children in each age group about suicide. Suicide is a challenging topic, but it is one that will statistically touch...
Finding Your Place as an Adoptee
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...
Body Types Are Not Trends
Mindpath Health’s Phylice Kessler, LMHC, discusses the harmful narrative social media is creating about body types being trends. See highlights below or read the full article with sources here. If you grew up in the early ’00s, you’re probably intimately familiar...
What to Do if You Always Feel Tired
Everyone goes through periods of occasional sleepiness and low energy. However, it is not normal to feel tired all the time. In this Verywell Mind article, Mindpath Health’s Leela R. Magavi, MD, explains why it is crucial to find the cause and solutions. Everyone goes...
State of Mind: 5 Important Mental Health Bills We Can All Agree On
Mindpath Health’s Zishan Khan, MD, discusses five mental health bills in his contribution to Verywell Mind’s series State of Mind. See highlights below or read the full article with sources here. No matter where you live or where you fall on the political spectrum,...