In this episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo - Child Psychiatrist, Dr. Naidoo responds to the AAP - American Academy of Pediatrics- recent recommendation for all children to continue to wear masks while in school. Dr. Naidoo speaks about how giving the option to wear masks to young children in school may affect anxiety. She thinks through how anxiety may be both elevated and reduced for students in school this year. She also provides some critical questions for parents to consider regarding making the choice to mask or unmask their elementary aged child.
If You or someone you Love is in a mental health crisis- Please Call- 988
If You or someone you Love is in a medical crisis - Please Call- 911
For More information about Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, please visit www.DoBetterMD.com
In this episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo - Child Psychiatrist, Dr. Naidoo responds to the AAP - American Academy of Pediatrics- recent recommendation for all children to continue to wear masks while in school. Dr. Naidoo speaks about how giving the option to wear masks to young children in school may affect anxiety. She thinks through how anxiety may be both elevated and reduced for students in school this year. She also provides some critical questions for parents to consider regarding making the choice to mask or unmask their elementary aged child.
If You or someone you Love is in a mental health crisis- Please Call- 988
If You or someone you Love is in a medical crisis - Please Call- 911
For More information about Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, please visit www.DoBetterMD.com