ERC & Pathlight In the News

In this Health.com article, Dr. Toya Roberson-Moore shares insight about a new TikTok trend and explains how sour candy can help relieve anxiety. The trend claims consuming sour candy can help pause an anxiety or panic attack by distracting the brain due to the intense taste. Dr. Roberson-Moore shares how the brain reacts and how this can actually help as a short-term distraction, but notes, "Shifting your attention to one of the five senses is most effective when coupled with learning and practicing skills to identify when danger is not real and anxiety is not needed."

People Magazine named Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center "Best for Peer Support" in their round-up of "Our 11 Picks for Group Therapy that You Can Access from Your Couch at Home."

Pathlight and ERC were awarded “Best for Comprehensive Care” in Parents' 2023 “Best Online Therapy That Takes Insurance” list.

In this piece, Dr. Allison Chase talks with KXAN Austin about a recent CDC study which shows teen girls are experiencing record high levels of sadness. Dr. Chase discusses how social media affects mental health and offers parents tips for monitoring social media use.

Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center was named in Verywell Health's "Best Online Trauma Counseling" list as "Best Overall"

Dr. Howard Weeks is featured in this HuffPost article about the unexpected signs someone may be having suicidal thoughts. In this piece, Dr. Weeks shares his insight about mania and how it differs from signs of suicidality. The article also offers how to help and support someone experiencing suicidal thoughts and offers links and resources to access help.

Leah Young is a featured expert in this article about being "sober curious." The article shares what it means to be sober curious; the benefits; and how to start your sober curious journey.

Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar is extensively in this LiveScience article about mood swings. In the piece, she describes mood swings; their causes; and how to manage them.

This article highlights a California lawsuit and proposed legislature regarding social media and youth mental health and how the platforms are targeting our youngest online. In this article, Dr. Allison Chase is quoted, providing her expertise regarding adolescent brain development.

Dr. Allison Chase is quoted in this article from Medical News Today about a recent study that suggests adults with ADHD may require more mental health support. The article includes statistics and a summary of the research.