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Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo, Child Psychiatrist
When it comes to mental health treatment and your child, there are a ton of tough questions. What IS the diagnosis? Is therapy enough? Should we try medication? Is this a 'real' problem? Listen in as Dr. Shivana Naidoo M.D. , Child Psychiatrist and mother of 2, raises and answers these difficult questions and more. Tune in to hear her thinking it through for you.
Episodes
119 episodes
Episode #110- Hesitate to Medicate - A Child Psychiatrist's Reflection
In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo reflects on an interaction with a parent regarding changing a psychaitric medication for their child. At the end of the day there are many factors when it comes to the right time to decide to try a med...
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Episode # 109- Ria Vir and Youth Mental Health Advocacy
In this Epsiode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo interviews her Summer Intern at DoBetterMD- Ria Vir. Ria is an expereinced youth mental health advocate, who has volunteered since the age of 15 at Teen Lifeline in Arizona. She reflects on this experie...
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Episode #108: Schools and Mental Health Support- Pros and Cons
In this episode of TTDN, Dr. Naidoo discusses some of the pros and cons of involving the school in supporting your child. She reflects on a recent school summit that she attended, and shares some unique ways that schools are trying to mee...
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Episode #107: Your Mood and Menstrual Cycle- PMDD with Reproductive Psychiatrist Dr. Sandhya Masih, DO
In this episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo interviews Dr. Sandhya Masih, DO- a Perinatal and Reproductive Psychiatrist and the founder of Rare Bloom Psychiatry. Dr. Masih is also a consultant for APAL- the Arizona Perinatal Access Line, where she prov...
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Episode #106- Fiber Food and Mood
In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares her personal October Challenge to increase her fiber intake. She shares how fiber and food intake can potentially improve mental health. She discusses how fiber intake creates short chain f...
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Episode #105- Borderline Personality Disorder and Self Harm in Youth with Dr. Mansoor
In this Episodes of TTDN, Dr. Naidoo interviews Scottsdale Psychiatrist- Dr. Saba Mansoor. Dr. Mansoor specializes in Good Psychiatric Management of patients with several mental health concerns, like ADHD, Anxiety, and Mood disorder, but ...
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Episode # 104- Hope for the Future as a Protective Factor Against Suicide
In this Episode of TTDN: Dr. Naidoo shares how anyone- parents, caring adults, friends have help support a young person with dark thoughts and suicidal thoughts by inviting them to think about their future. Future orientation is protectiv...
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Episode #103- DIY Safey Planning 101
In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo discusses Safety Planning 101. If a youth you love has dark thoughts or self harm thoughts, a Safey Plan is a Survival Plan. Dr. Naidoo has spoken on this topic extensively with parents, pediatricians a...
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Episode #102- C.O.P.E.- Finding Skills that Actually Help You COPE
In this episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo talks about coping skills. After treating thousands of youth, she reflects on how often youth use the words " coping skills" but don't use the skills. She shares her Acronym for C.O.P.E. in effort...
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Episode #101- Suicide Prevention and the Semicolon Society with Dr. McCall
In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo kicks off Suicide Prevention month with speaking to psychologist and the founder of the Semicolon Society- Dr. McCall. Dr. McCall is the founder and president of the Semicolon Society- an Arizona based ...
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Episode #100- Reflections and Looking Forward
In this episode of TTDN- Technically her 100th episode, Dr. Naidoo reflects on reasons why the podcast was started and what she looks forward to during the 100 episodes! Thank you for joining her on this journey! If you have any questions...
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Episode #99- What is the REAL Diagnosis?
In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo explains why it is so hard to get a " REAL" Diagnosis for mental health concerns when working with people 0 -25. Listen in as she shares her thoughts on how to make sense of the confusing system of mental hea...
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Episode #98- Mental Health and Immigration Law with Vesna Chinsammy Esq.
In this Episode of TTDN, Dr. Naidoo interviews Immigration Attorney Vesna Chinsammy. Vesna reflects on her work and her own personal journey as an immgrant to the US to help provide context of the unique mental health challenges that can ...
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Episode #97 - When We Know We Don't Know- Treating Symptoms in Psychiatry and Medicine
In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares an example from her own life- of her son suddenly developing an unknown rash and how she manages her own differential diagnosis and stress from the unknown cause. Dr. Naidoo draws some parallells...
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Episode #96- Know Better- How Do We Know if Our Psychiatrist is a Good Fit?
Have you ever wondered if your psychiatrist is the right fit for you? In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares how to tell, and what you can look for to help you know better. She shares the qualities and characteristics of a good child ...
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Episode #95- Back to School- More than Academics
In this episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares her thoughts on her kids returning to school. She reflects on how the school setting can provide valuable social- emotional skills, and help youth learn not only about others, but ultimately abou...
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Episode # 94- A Functional Mind with Dr. Achina Stein, DO, IFMCP
In this special episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo interviews Dr. Achina Stein- a psychiatrist, mom and functional medicine physician. Dr. Stein started out as a psychiatrist and practiced psychiatry for years. When her son suddenly develo...
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Episode #93- EMPowering Choice with Shawnee Jarman- Life Coach and Mother of 8
In this Episode of Thinking It Thorugh with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist, she speaks with the parent of a former parent who is also a life coach, mom of 8, survivor of severe post partum depression, and advocate for the micronutrient- EMPower...
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Episode #92- MTHFR, Folic Acid and Mental Wellness with Dr. Kartha
In this episode of TTDN, Dr. Kartha from GeneSight joins us again to talk about MTHFR. The functioning of this particular little enzyme may have a big impact on your mental health. Listen in as Dr. Kartha and Dr. Naidoo speak this enzyme,...
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Episode #91- All About Vitamin D with Dr. Sarah Shell
In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo continues to focus on food and vitamins as medicine. When it comes to your mental health and physical health Vitamin D is a critical vitamin that most of America is deficient in! Listen in as Dr. Naidoo...
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Episode# 90- Thinking It Through- Vitamins and Supplements for Mental Health Care
In this Episode of TTDN- Listen in as Dr. Naidoo thinks through vitamins and supplements for mental health care. One of the most common questions when it comes to mental health care is "Is there anything else I can do naturally?" Dr...
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Episode #89- Medication Adherence-From Bottle to Belly
In this episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares how to address the challenge of medication adherence- or remembering to take your medication often enough that it actually helps your mental health. Dr. Naidoo reviews concepts such as Habit stac...
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Episode #88- How to be a Good 'Therapy Friend'... When You Are NOT a Therapist
In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo answers a question raised by one of her patients- "How do I support a friend's mental health who doesnt feel comfortable talking to anyone else but me?" Every day, we are called upon to support people w...
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Episode #87- Creating Safer Spaces for Health Professionals with Dr. Christine Gibson
In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo interviews Family Medicine Physician, Educator, 2x Ted Speaker and Trauma Therapist- Dr. Christine Gibson. Also known as the #tiktocktraumadoc Dr. Gibson shares her insightful experiences to help patien...
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Episode # 86: SSRIs and the Black Box Warning in Youth- Considerations for Parents and Youth
In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares how she discusses the Black Box Warning with parents and young patients. Dr. Naidoo reviews the evidence and shares her clinical experiences in treating youth with SSRIs and how this warning has ...
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