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Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo, Child Psychiatrist

Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo, Child Psychiatrist

By: Shivana Naidoo M.D.
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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.

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Episodes
  • Episode #88- How to be a Good 'Therapy Friend'... When You Are NOT a Therapist

    Episode #88- How to be a Good 'Therapy Friend'... When You Are NOT a Therapist
    May 23 2025

    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 we love and care about in order to help their mental health. How can we help them while also protecting our own mental health? Very often teens and young adults serve the role of a "Therapy Friend." As a psychiatrist, Dr. Naidoo has often seen how playing this role can cause tremendous stress and burn out. Listen in as she shares her perspective on how to create internal boundaries and how to keep yourself and any friend safe.

    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
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    22 mins
  • Episode #87- Creating Safer Spaces for Health Professionals with Dr. Christine Gibson

    Episode #87- Creating Safer Spaces for Health Professionals with Dr. Christine Gibson
    May 16 2025

    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 patients and providers alike through gifted storytelling. For anyone who has endured the effects of trauma, and feels that these battle scars go unnoticed- listen in as Dr. Gibson helps us gain a better understanding of how trauma shapes our experiences and impacts our life trajectory. Her advice brings light to the darkness and hope for us all.

    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
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    56 mins
  • Episode # 86: SSRIs and the Black Box Warning in Youth- Considerations for Parents and Youth

    Episode # 86: SSRIs and the Black Box Warning in Youth- Considerations for Parents and Youth
    May 9 2025

    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 impacted care and how patients on an SSRI trial can advocate for themselves. Symptoms and signs to watch for to help you advocate with your own medical provider is reviewed and encouraged.

    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
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    25 mins
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