Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo, Child Psychiatrist

Shivana Naidoo, M.D.
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  • MENTAL HEALTH
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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.

  1. 9H AGO

    Episode #125- The Reason: Why I Don't Prescribe PRN Anxiety Medication for Youth

    In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo discusses her reasoning for declining to prescribe as needed medication for anxiety in youth. Dr. Naidoo speaks about other coping strategies and how identity formation is impacted by diagnoses and medications.  She shares her assessment, philosophy and understanding of how prn anxiety medications can impact youth development. If you or your child are prescribed a prn medication for anxiety- please follow your medical professional's recommendations.  You are encouraged to use the information shared in this podcast to help advocate for your child.  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

    23 min

  2. FEB 20

    Episode #124- The Reason: Empowering Choice with Medication Options

    In this episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares how  she discussses medciation options with BOTH Guardians and Patient presents.  She describes the reasons how presenting several options can help empower choice, self advocacy, open dialoage and patient accountability. Whether you are a parent, a patient or a pediatric provider, this episode will help you set the frame for your own empowerment regarding the difficult decision to take a psychiatric medication.  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

    35 min

  3. FEB 13

    Episode #123 The Reason- Consent vs Assent in Mental Health CareTreatment

    In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo reviews the reason for obtaining consent from legal guardians of minors in mental health care and why child psychiatrists ensure they obtain consent from the legal guardian.  She also reviews the term  "assent" how this is different than  " consent." Understanding these terms can empower parents, guardians and patients to advocate for themselves and their own mental health care needs.  Please review the laws for the particular state in which your child resides.  https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/age-of-consent-for-mental-health-treatment-by-state 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

    28 min

  4. FEB 6

    Epsiode #122- The Reason: Why Child Psychiatrists Talk to Kids First

    In this 13 Reasons Why Series- Dr. Naidoo Focus on explaining the reasons behind why child psychiatrists do what they do.  Listen in to this episode as she explains why Child Psychiatrists often prioritize speaking to youth first, even when their parents/guardians are present in the visit. 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

    10 min

  5. JAN 30

    Episode #121- How to Give yourself Credit AND Believe It- FINALLY!!!

    In this episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo breaks down her upcoming presentation at the WPW Conference of How to Give Yourself Credit and Believe it for women physicians.  She believes the points in this presentation can be useful for so many people- especially YOU.  If you are working on building up your self esteem, your confidence, your self assurance, tune into these epsiodes.  In this fourth and FINAL episode she reviews some points that didnt make it into her presentation- but are still super important to work on the still of seeing, hearing and appreciating yourself.  Try out the skills she shares and see if one works for you!  The only way to know if a skill really works is to test it out. Tune in the final episode of this series to consider how you can start to notice the things that suprise, touch, inspire and fill you with self appreciation and graditute.  Cheers to  giving yourself MORE CREDIT and BELIEVING IT in 2026!!! 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

    24 min

  6. JAN 23

    Episode #120- How to Give Yourself Credit AND Believe It- APPRECIATE IT

    In this episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo breaks down her upcoming presentation at the WPW Conference of How to Give Yourself Credit and Believe it for women physicians.  She believes the points in this presentation can be useful for so many people- especially YOU.  If you are working on building up your self esteem, your confidence, your self assurance, tune into these epsiodes.  In this third episode she shares some skills on how you can start to APPRECIATE yourself by validating your own conscience and starting to recognize the little facts of life that deserve credit. Learning how to reassure yourself and remind yourself of your value and worth in small ways every day will add up to a firmer sense of self. Tune in to learn how you can practice self validation and learn how to give yourself credit and believe it- finally! 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

    19 min

  7. JAN 16

    Episode #119- How to Give Yourself Credit AND Believe It- HEAR IT

    In this episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo breaks down her upcoming presentation at the WPW Conference of How to Give Yourself Credit and Believe it for women physicians.  She believes the points in this presentation can be useful for so many people- especially YOU.  If you are working on building up your self esteem, your confidence, your self assurance, tune into these epsiodes.  In this second episode she shares some skills on how you can start to HEAR yourself more often and authentically. Listening into how you speak to yourself, and feeling empowered to choose your words and what inner dialogue you listen to can dramatically shift your mood and self esteem. Tune in to learn how you can practice hearing the inner voice that helps you shine brighter. 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

    16 min

  8. JAN 9

    Episode #118- How to Give Yourself Credit AND Believe It- SEE IT

    In this episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo breaks down her upcoming presentation at the WPW Conference of How to Give Yourself Credit and Believe it for women physicians.  She believes the points in this presentation can be useful for so many people- especially YOU.  If you are working on building up your self esteem, your confidence, your self assurance, tune into these epsiodes.  In this first episode she shares some skills on how you can start to SEE yourself more often and authentically. Tune in to learn how you can practice noticing your own worth. 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

    15 min
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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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