Episode 53- Should you tell your child's school about their mental health care concerns? As a child psychiatrist, I answer this question for every patient and family that I work with. Given that kids spend over 75% of their day in school, thinking through this question is critical particulary if your child is already engaged in mental health care treatment. The answer is unique to every family and individual, but it is worth Thinking It Through! Listen in as Dr. Naidoo discusses the pros and cons of talking to your child school about their mental health care.

Here is a link to the Podcast- Mental Health Goes to School - where Dr. Naidoo discusses what may happen if your child experiences a mental health care crisis in school-https://mentalhealthgoestoschool.com/e13-dr-shivana-naidoo-talking-it-through/

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

Episode 52- In this Episode of Thinking it Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist , she uses the acronym V.I.E.W. to help her son think a bit differently. Her older son Gavin shares that he does not want to go to 4rth grade. Dr. Naidoo thinks through how the VIEW acronym helps her to Validate his concerns, Investigate how come he is sharing this with her, Encourage him to do hard things, and Wonder about the possibilities that lay ahead for him. Consider using this acronym to help address concerns that your child presents to you, to help you expand their view!

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 Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist, she follows up with now freshly minted Dr. Ashley Akramoff, as she shares her experience in transitioning to an MSIV- in her final year of medical school and through to graduation. She shares her experiences and evolution through the interview process and determining which program she is thrilled to begin in July 2024. Dr. Akramoff also asks Dr. Naidoo several questions about psychiatry residency and beyond. If you are a psychiatry resident or child psychiatry fellow, listen in as Dr. Akramoff shares her hopes and dreams and Dr. Naidoo shares her insights and secrets to psychiatry residency success!

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