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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
105 episodes
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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Episode #85- Embracing the Experiment- Thinking about Starting Medications in Youth
In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo talks a bit about a common challenge that she encounters when it comes to prescribing medications in youth. Parents have great concerns about their children starting medications- How will it affec...
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Episode # 84- April Stress Less- Managing Our Emotional Stress when Triggered- READ the Room
In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares the joys and challenges of working with young patients and their parents. Dr. Naidoo shares the concept of " therapy residue" and how this can impact parents and providers. Dr. Naidoo also ...
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Episode #83- Brave Boundaries with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt
April is Stress Awareness Month! In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo interviews a true expert in boundaries for women- Dr. Sasha Shillcutt. Dr. Shillcutt is a Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska, a practicing cardiac...
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Episode #82- Stress Awareness for Providers- Flat Tire
In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo dedicates some time in the month of April- Stress Awareness Month- to helping mental health care providers work on burn out. The current mental health care crisis in America is being addressed by...
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Episode #81- April is Stress Awareness Month- Acknowledging Pearls in Progress
In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo dedicates some time in the month of April- Stress Awareness Month- She highlights the unique stress endured by providers of mental health care, and parents of youth with mental health care challenges.&n...
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Episode 80- Understanding Autism with Pediatrician Dr. Vlad- Part 2
In this Episode of TTDN- listen into the continuation of Dr. Vlad sharing his experience and knowledge of Autism. In this second series- we discuss common myths about Autism, other medical comorbidities with Autism and considerations of m...
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Episode 79- Understanding Autism with Pediatrician Dr. Vlad- Part 1
In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo interviews Dr. Vlad a general pediatrician in Staten Island, NY who specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Listen in as Dr. Vlad shares his story of pursing medicine, becoming a pediatrician and choosing to...
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Episode 78- Mind, Body, Brain and Soul in Psychiatry vs Neurology
In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo summarizes the focus last month on concussion and mental health. She discusses the differences between Neurology and Psychiatry, as well as references American Proverbs that demonstrate the importance of the ...
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Episode 77- Concussion Connections with Mental Health featuring Dr. Joshua Smith
In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo addresses a common medical concern found in adolescents that can worsen mental health- Concussion. Dr. Naidoo has found in her practice and experience that several youth with treatment resistant ...
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Episode 76- Concussion, Anxiety and Depression- A Guide for Parents
In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo presented at the North Dakota Brain Injury Network Concussion Symposium. She shares points for parents to consider regarding mental health if their child has had a concussion. Dr. Naidoo shares in...
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Episode 75- Why Parents Matter- Seeing. Hearing. Appreciating.
In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares about an experience that reminds her of the critical role parents play in their children's life- no matter the age. To see, hear and appreciate their children. Dr. Naidoo shares how this can be a...
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Episode 74- From Script to Swallow- The Process of Prescribing and Taking Medication for Youth
In this Episode of TTDN-Dr. Naidoo shares a bit about the process of prescribing a medication. Too often when families or youth come to a psychiatrist there is an expectation that a medication is a " simple thing." In fact, deciding...
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Episode 73- MicroWins- The Little Gold Stars I Give to Me
In this final episode of 2024- Dr. Naidoo Thinks Through a personal challenge she has identified in 2024- 'How do I give myself credit for all that I do? How do I appreciate myself when no one else seems to care?' She shares a technique t...
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Episode 72- Settle the Snow Globe-- A Tool to Address the Holiday Hectic
In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares the analogy of our peaceful selves as centered in a snow globe. As the holiday season quickly approaches, she discusses how the holidays and life in general can shake things up. She shares ...
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