David Nathan, PsyD PLLC

05/04/2026

Thank you so much, Courtney Godfrey and FOX 9 News for covering new research on how extended periods of watching short form video impacts our ability to concentrate, remember things, and problem solve. We are fortunate in the Twin Cities to have news media that covers mental health stories like this. Link:

This is "Allina Health, Short-Form Video Content and Brain Rot, KMSP, 04/30/26" by Media Minefield on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

04/29/2026

Thank you Amelia Santaniello and Erin Hassanzadeh and WCCO 4 for having me on to discuss the UN World Happiness Study and the clear negative impact of social media on teen happiness, especially for young women. I appreciate you covering stories like this and keeping our community informed about these issues.

Link:

Minnesota lawmakers are pushing to establish new guardrails for kids using social media. Dr. David Nathan, with Allina Health, shares some more insights.

04/26/2026

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04/26/2026

My Latest Blog Post: Understanding Social Dynamics Invisible to People on the Autism Spectrum, Part 1: Social Blindness/Social Power (link in comments)

03/29/2026

It is possible that one day, ChatGPT will take over for talk therapists. We but aren't there yet- not by a long shot. Currently ChatBots tend to just reassure users that they are right, doing great, and that everyone else is the problem. That isn't therapy. Gift article from the New York Times.

Patients are turning to A.I. chatbots for therapy — and the chatbots are fueling their worst impulses.

03/26/2026

Today's verdict against Google and Meta is a huge win for children, teens, families, and public health.

The Verdict against Google and Meta is a huge win for children, teens and families, especially those who experience ADHD and ADHD.

02/27/2026

Who is that I see in the MN Psychological Association email looking back at me? 🙂 Thanks, MPA, and see you at the 90th annual MPA conference, April 23-24, 2026!

01/10/2026

Thank you Frank Vascellaro, Erin Hassanzadeh and WCCO for having me on and dedicating air time to the topic of helping youth deal with this difficult time.

This is "Allina Health, Processing Grief, WCCO, 01/09/26" by Media Minefield on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

01/06/2026

I had the chance to go see Song Sung Blue over the weekend. I recommend this fantastic film to anyone looking for a story about resilience and is in the mood to be inspired. Check out my blog post for more information. :-)

Song Sung Blue Image Credit : Courtesy of Focus Features

11/30/2025

Getting tasks we hate done is difficult for everyone, and it's worse for people with ADHD. Here are some tips about getting ourselves into the right headspace and managing our energy so we can take on those non-preferred activities.

Tips for completing non-preferred tasks that also help us fostering resilience and grow self-esteem for individuals with ADHD.

11/26/2025

This is a fantastic video about healthy strategies to be more productive and healthy when we have ADHD symptoms.

Being productive with ADHD. A lot of typical "truths" or advice around productivity often make us feel like WE'RE the problem when they don't work out for us...

11/20/2025

Great answer to a difficult question!

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