Linked to anxiety and depression, it’s what happens when we make a proverbial mountain out of a mole hill. In this Psychiatric Times article, Mindpath Health’s Sandeep Vaishnavi, MD, PhD, explains why runaway thoughts occur and what to do about them. Everyone has...
Understanding Cognitive Development in Children
Psychologist Jean Piaget’s work helped explain how children learn, with each stage building on the last. In this Forbes article, Mindpath Health’s Brandy Porche, LPC, discuss how his model of learning affects how children interact with the world. Twentieth century...
What is Relational Aggression?
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...
Is Video Game Addiction a Disorder?
How gaming influences aggressive behavior has been hotly debated for decades. In this Psychiatric Times article, Rashmi Parmar, MD, and Julian Lagoy, MD, discuss how video games can lead to a dangerous obsession. In Ohio, a 17-year-old boy shot both of his parents,...
What Parents Need to Know About Authoritative Parenting
The goal is not to become a perfect parent but to improve as a parent. In this Fatherly article, Leela Magavi, MD, explains how authoritative parenting can positively and negatively impact children. Parenting styles are less about how you identify and more about how...
Keeping Kids from Bugging Out Over Insects
Bees and other creepy crawlies can elicit strong emotions in children. In this National Geographic article, Mindpath Health’s Rashmi Parmar, MD, and Pavan K. Madan, MD, discuss how to help them overcome their fears. Rhiannon Giles Durham’s 11-year-old daughter has a...
Parenting Is Hard: Consequences and Following Through
Every child is different; therefore, parenting is going to look different for each child. Mindpath Health’s Julie Killion, LCMHC, explains how to give appropriate consequences and follow through without punishing yourself. As a therapist, no matter what the...
Is it safe to take Prozac during pregnancy?
Antidepressants pose some risks to the mother and baby during pregnancy. In this SingleCare article, Mindpath Health’s Priyanka, MD, and Leela R. Magavi, MD, discuss Prozac and other pregnancy-safe medications used to treat anxiety and depression. Pregnancy expands...
Strategies to Help Your Family Understand Gender-Neutral Pronouns
Education, conscious awareness, and reflection are needed to understand gender identity in a new way. In this PopSugar article, Mindpath Health’s Leela R. Magavi, MD, provides strategies to help your family understand the importance of using the correct pronouns. ...
Is it safe to take Zoloft during pregnancy?
Antidepressants pose some risks to the mother and baby during pregnancy. In this SingleCare article, Mindpath Health’s Julian Lagoy, MD, discusses Zoloft and other pregnancy-safe medications used to treat anxiety and depression. An important part of being an expectant...