AMFM Healthcare, through A Mission for Michael executive director Anand Mehta, contributes to Scary Mommy’s guide to recognizing and responding to gaslighting. The article explains how repeated dismissal or rewriting of someone’s experience can create confusion, self-doubt, and an unhealthy imbalance of power in close relationships.
Mehta advises using calm, direct language that keeps a person anchored in what they experienced instead of getting pulled into a prolonged debate. He also emphasizes accountability: unhealthy communication patterns may improve when someone is willing to reflect and change, while persistent dismissal or escalation can signal a more serious threat to emotional safety.
AMFM Healthcare is dedicated to helping people build healthier relationships and a stronger sense of self. This coverage underscores the importance of clear boundaries, trusted support, and professional care when manipulation begins to erode confidence or well-being.
