By Shivana Naidoo, M.D.
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The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.
On todays final episode of TTDN for Suicide Prevention Month- Dr. Naidoo speaks DIRECTLY to Teens who may be experiencing dark thoughts. She encourages her young listeners to think through the things that make their life worth living and how to use TIme to their advantage. Please do share this with a young person who is still trying to create a Life Worth Living.
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 TTDN- Dr. Naidoo speaks about a common consequence for many teens of this era- parents restricting smart phone access. Dr. Naidoo discusses why phone restrictions have correlations with increased suicide risk, and how to consider solutions that can reduce this risk when parents choose to limit smart phone access.
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 TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares some longstanding risk factors for suicide in adults and youth, but focuses in on periods of time where youth experience greater mental distress and thus have a higher chance of having suicidal thoughts. Listen in as she shares trends observed while working with teens over the years. Correlations with the academic year and social stress are highlighted.
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, Dr. Naidoo interviews a very special guest- Dr. Stacey Freedenthal- PhD, LCSW who is a therapist, advocate and suicide survivor. Dr. Freedenthal is the author of two books Loving Someone with Suicidal Thoughts: What Family, Friends, and Partners Can Say and Do, and Helping the Suicidal Person: Tips and Techniques for Professionals, and she maintains the incredibly useful website https://speakingofsuicide.com. Listen in as Dr. Freedenthal shares her lifeswork and advice on how to reach and support young people with suicidal thoughts. Her words of wisdom and experience sheds a bit of light into the dark corners of mental anguish. Listen in to this intimate and brave conversation.
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
For Suicide Prevention Month- Dr. Naidoo focuses on empowering parents and youth with important information to prevent suicide. Today, she shares the difference between the 911 and the new National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- 988. She shares what to expect when 988 is called. She also shares more about 741741 and Mobile Crisis numbers as helpful numbers to also ultilze in a crisis.
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 interview's Dr. Sippra Laddha, a Psychiatrist who is revolutionizing women's mental health. Dr. Laddha is the Co-Founder of LunaJoy a virtual multistate platform that provides quality outpatient care to women thoughout the country. Listen in as she shares the story of LunaJoys creation and her advice on how women can achieve mental wellness at every stage of life.
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
September is Suicide Prevention Month- Listen in as Dr. Naidoo shares her focus on Suicide Prevention Tips all September long. In this Episode she shares how parents can deal with " Dark Thoughts" that youth may experience, and next steps to ensure youth are supported and encouraged and 4 resources at parents fingertips to connect them to care and mental health assessment.
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 TTDN listen in as Dr. Michele Cho-Dorado, physician, mother and author, talks about the intersection between Money and Mental Wellness. Dr. Cho Dorado shares her own personal story of growing up as the child of immigrants and how this helped her to develop childrens books that teach about money- "Reach for the Stars" and "Mimi's Megical Adventure." Listen in as Dr. Naidoo and Dr. Cho Dorado speak about how financial security can affect families and impact stress, resillience and mental wellness.
Learn more about Dr. Cho-Dorado at
https://brightfuturesedg.com/
@brightfuturesedg
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 shares a teachable moment with a reframe provided by her son's music teacher. Listen in as she reflect on a simple comment with a profound ripple effect lending itself to developing growth mindset.
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- Dr. Naidoo shares her thoughts inspired by a patient who stated "Parents have a way of saying things that get inscribed in your brain." She speaks about how her parents spoke to her and made her feel, and encourages the listener to consider how to make intentional phrases to inscribe their child's mind.
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
The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.