In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares her new series that helps physician Moms and their overachieving teens. Dr. Naidoo shares how tendencies of overachievers can cause self doubt, perfectionism, anxiety, insecurity and how youth can get in their own way if they are not just an overachiever but also an overthinker. Dr. Naidoo introduces this new series and how to approach overthinking overachieving youth and how to help them shift From Strive To Thrive.

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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

In this episode of TTDN- In the field of mental health, professionals often respond to youth and adults experiencing suicidal thoughts as if they are responding to a fire. Bells and Whistles go off and there is a strong and emergent call to action. Dr. Naidoo extends this analogy to reframe suicidal thoughts not as fire, but as a smoke signal. Learn about this reframe and how we can respond to suicidal thoughts differently in this episode. Please share with someone who needs to hear this!

If you are interested in courses to empower parents with tools to prevent suicide check this out here- https://www.dobettermd.com/courses

The information presented in this series is for educational purposes only. Please remember to always be in close contact with your teens outpatient mental health team if there is a concern for suicide risk. Please also rememebr to call 988 or text 741741 in a mental health crisis, and 911 in a medical 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 TTDN- Dr. Naidoo talks about some gradients of negative thoughts which include " dark thoughts." Sometimes youth may be feeling depressed, but not quite having active suicidal thoughts, and use different ways of speaking about sadness, depression, lonliness and painful experiences. " Dark Thoughts" is a common euphemism that can often confuse parents and mental health professionals. Thinking through examples of dark thoughts and its different gradients can help parents be prepared and alerted for when additional support for their youth is needed. Please share someone who needs to here this!

If you are interested in courses to empower parents with tools to prevent suicide check this out here- https://www.dobettermd.com/courses

The information presented in this series is for educational purposes only. Please remember to always be in close contact with your teens outpatient mental health team if there is a concern for suicide risk. Please also rememebr to call 988 or text 741741 in a mental health crisis, and 911 in a medical 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

For the Month of September- Dr. Naidoo is digging into her archives to present the top tips parents can keep at their fingertips to help ensure safety and advocacy for youth with suicidal thoughts. Tune in all month to her Friday Episodes which share the most helpful sessions from her course on Empowering Parents to Prevent Youth Suicide. In this Episode Dr. Naidoo shares a basic frame work on how suicidal ideations can develop and progress to a plan as well as tips you as parents can use to keep your youth safe.

If you are interested in courses to empower parents with tools to prevent suicide check this out here- https://www.dobettermd.com/courses

The information presented in this series is for educational purposes only. Please remember to always be in close contact with your teens outpatient mental health team if there is a concern for suicide risk. Please also rememebr to call 988 or text 741741 in a mental health crisis, and 911 in a medical 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

Let's be real- Parenting is not for the faint of heart. We can feel ALL of the feels when we step into the parent role- and of all the emotions that we can feel- Anger can be one of the most complicated. This may be even more challenging to manage when our kids have a mental health challenge- and their chronic condition wears our patience thin. Tune in as Dr. Naidoo shares the Parent- Pre- Check- a method to help montior our own emotional resillience to help us become more aware of when we need to emotionally regulate before we explode in anger. If you ever feel like your temper gets the best of you when interacting with your child- this is a really helpful episode. Share it with a friend or colleague who may benefit from this tool!

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 stories about her son Gavin- who turns 11 today! She shares some of the barriers that make it hard for working parents to create the space to connect with their kids. Through a recent interaction with Gavin, she demonstrates how creating this space and open up surprising opportunities for celebration and joy. HAPPY 11th BIRTHDAY GAVIN!!!!

Share with a family member or a friend who is working on connecting to their kid.

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 chats with REI Physician and Coach Dr. Bove. Dr. Bove is the CEO of Love and Science Fertility where she helps women to thrive through and past infertility. In this episode we speak about how to hone in your intuition, how to become more aware of and honor your own cycles and how to create space while balancing the demands of working motherhood. Dr. Bove speaks candidly about raising a neurodivergent son on the Autism Spectrum and her journey to helping diagnose and advocate for her child. She shares with integrity how this has made her a stronger and braver being. Tune in as we speak about the ins and out of motherhood and more.

Learn More about Dr. Bove Here

https://www.loveandsciencefertility.com/

Listen to her incredible Podcast- Love and Science Here

https://www.loveandsciencefertility.com/thepodcast

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 completes Part 2 of Passing the Baton to help empower parents and guardians about how to present information that would be most helpful to a new psychaitrist. Dr. Naidoo provides key prompts on remembering historical data relevant to a psychaitrist that you can plan in advance- and may be hard to think of on the spot. She also shares how to prepare your child as well to present their own symptoms and why that is helpful to a new psychiatrist meeting with your child. This is a great episode for learning self advocacy- share it with a fellow parent who may need this information soon!

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