• Episode 67- Supporting Your Teen Through Addiction and Recovery with Debbie Rock
    2024/10/25

    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.

    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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    1 時間 3 分
  • Episode 66- Surviving Alcohol Addiction in Adolescence- Honest Conversations with Henry Sheridan
    2024/10/18

    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
    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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    1 時間 6 分
  • Episode 65- Suicide Prevention Month- Teen Talk- A Life Worth Living
    2024/09/30

    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

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    43 分
  • Episode 64- Suicide Prevention Month - Phone Limits and Youth Suicide Risk
    2024/09/27

    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

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    18 分
  • Episode 63- Suicide Prevention Month- Periods of Greater Mental Distress in Youth
    2024/09/23

    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

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    15 分
  • Episode 62- Suicide Prevention Month- Surviving Dark Thoughts with Dr. Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW
    2024/09/20

    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

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    1 時間 12 分
  • Episode 61- Suicide Prevention Month- Who You Gonna Call?? Crisis Hotlines 988 vs 911
    2024/09/16

    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

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    12 分
  • Episode 60- Women's Mental Wellness with Dr. Laddha, Co-Founder of LunaJoy
    2024/09/13

    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

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    54 分