In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo talks a bit about a common challenge that she encounters when it comes to prescribing medications in youth. Parents have great concerns about their children starting medications- How will it affect their personality? Will there be side effects? Is there a way to be certain that this medication is the right fit for my child? Dr. Naidoo shares that with trying a medication there is no guarantee that a medication will ' work' or will not have side effects. But certian times, when the symptoms are truly impairing, it may be worth trying with a trusted and experienced licensed mental health care provider. In this episode she encourages parents and patients to consider embracing the experiment. She also talks about the therapeutic alliance and how critical this is to help treatment work.

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For More information about Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, please visit www.DoBetterMD.com

In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares the joys and challenges of working with young patients and their parents. Dr. Naidoo shares the concept of " therapy residue" and how this can impact parents and providers. Dr. Naidoo also shares her analogy of READ the Room to help regulate our emotions when triggered and how to move forward in treatment or parenting when this occurs.

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

April is Stress Awareness Month! In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo interviews a true expert in boundaries for women- Dr. Sasha Shillcutt. Dr. Shillcutt is a Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska, a practicing cardiac anesthesiologist, mom of four, and the founder Brave Enough. Earlier episodes have covered pearls from her Brave Enough Conference which Dr. Naidoo would help her audience. Today, she interviews Dr. Shillcutt to help moms of kids with mental health care concerns to create boundaries for themselves and their children. Listen in to learn how you can build brave boundaries today! Creating brave boundaries is key to learning how to become more aware of the stress in our life and how to stress less.

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