In this Episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist, Dr. Naidoo interviews Dr. Gautham Kartha- who is a trained physician and Senior Medical Information Liason for GeneSight at Myriad Genetic. For those of you who are in mental health care treatment, or have children who recieve treatment, you may have heard of " Genetic Testing" for medications that may best address your mental health care concerns. These types of tests are called Pharmacogenomic or Pharmacogenetic Testing- and Dr. Gautham breaks it down- how it is done, how it can be useful to psychiatrists and patients, and how these tests can impact the future of your mental health care treatment. Listen in to learn more about pharamcogenetic testing to help you think through whether this type of testing could be helpful for you.

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In this Episode, Dr. Naidoo shares a mother's journey as she discusses the challenge of recognizing, encouraging, and supporting her son through Alcohol and Addiction. Debbie Rock is the child of an alcoholic and the mother of an alcoholic in recovery who developed alcoholism in adolescence. Listen to how her tough love, firm boundary setting and her unwavering belief in her child help her navigate a turbulent time and beyond. Her story and inner wisdom will nurture your foundation. She is truly a Rock. A must listen for any mom that has a child dealing with addiction.

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For More information about Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, please visit www.DoBetterMD.com

October is Substance Abuse Prevention Month. In this epsiode of TTDN, Dr. Naidoo interviews Henry Sheridan, podcaster, father, personal trainer and host of the podcast Rude Dude Recovery. Though his teenage years and young adulthood has navigated alcohol addiction. In todays podcast he shares his journey, wisdom and courage. He shares his lived experience and advice for both parents and youth dealing with substance use. Listen in to this candid, honest and heart warming interview.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0N23yfmVnHXOAWwH-ek-Ng
https://open.spotify.com/show/7A5xV0XBuEBe1FiZJ1w8EB

If You or someone you Love is in a mental health crisis- Please Call- 988
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For More information about Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, please visit www.DoBetterMD.com