Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo, Child Psychiatrist

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...

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...

In this Episode of TTDN, Dr. Naidoo rings in the New Year with some reflections on working on refining your goals. For the Month of January-she will share the core speaking points of  "How to Give Yourself Credit and Believe It"  from a presentation she will be giving at the WPW Conference in Feb 2026.  Designed for Women Physicians, these core meta skills of how to acknowledge yourself...

In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo tackles the " Goodness of Fit" of a therapeutic intervention and patient.  All treatments come to an end.  Sometimes the patients want it first, sometimes the provider wants it first.  Always- there are feelings on both ends about treatment ending or changing.  Listen in as Dr. Naidoo shares why some providers may feel that they are no longer a '...

In this episode of TTDN, Dr. Naidoo switches seats and becomes a patient!  She reflects on an interaction she had with her cardiologist and how this shifts her perspective of practice, patients understanding, and goals of education and empowerment in the medical setting.  Dr. Naidoo reflects on feeling overwhelmed as a patient and provides insight on how to make sense of extensive medcial reccomen...

In this episodes of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares her experience of how she handles parents concern about  psychiatric treatment of youth- particularly when they have recently been discharged from an inpatient mental health hospital. Dr. Naidoo shares the challenges of how over medicating youth in many inpatient psychiatric hospitals have lead to difficulties with building trust and  heeding guidance fr...

In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo helps you think through SSRI medications and how to assess whether it helps your child.   LIsten in as Dr. Naidoo discusses a SUDS scale or Subjective Units of Distress Scale  and how this can be helpful to assess for medication changes.  She also describes why it is important to hear the patient/youth perspective, the parent/guardian persepective and even other...

In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo interviews Dr. Stephanie Marks a DNP, a colleague, an educator, a mother and dear friend.  Dr. Marks is a doctorate level psychiatric nurse practitoner who provides exceptional compassionate care in Tuscon, Airizona.  As access to Mental Health Care in America continues to be a challenge, throughout the country, nurse practioners have answered the call to meet t...

In this episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo reflects on an internal conflict- feeling the thrill of multitasking and feeling drained because of it.   Reflecting on our thoughts help us to Know Better.  From this self reflection and awareness, we can make changes and DoBetter.  The results of this action + knowledge  can help us to Feel Better. Listen in as Dr. Naidoo thinks through the paradox of Multitas...

In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo reflects on an interaction with a parent regarding changing a psychaitric medication for their child.   At the end of the day there are many factors when it comes to the right time to decide to try a medication, and there are ample reasons to hesitate to medicate.  Listen in as she thinks it through and shares helpful insights for parents to consider when it com...

In this Epsiode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo interviews her Summer Intern at DoBetterMD- Ria Vir.  Ria is an expereinced youth mental health advocate, who has volunteered since the age of 15 at Teen Lifeline in Arizona. She reflects on this experience, and her own mental wellness journey in this podcast episode. Tune in as she shares advocacy tips on what youth can do to improve their mental health and how...

In this episode of TTDN, Dr. Naidoo discusses some of the pros and cons of involving the school in supporting your child.  She reflects on a recent school summit that she attended, and shares some unique ways that schools are trying to meet the need of providing mental health care for kids who are struggling. Listen in to help think through whether involving the school could be helpful for you and...

In this episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo interviews Dr. Sandhya Masih, DO- a Perinatal and Reproductive Psychiatrist and the founder of Rare Bloom Psychiatry. Dr. Masih is also a consultant for APAL- the Arizona Perinatal Access Line, where she provides primary care providers and OBGYNs across the stage of Arizona with expert recommendations for complex clinical cases.   Listen in as she shares her exp...

In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares her personal October Challenge to increase her fiber intake.  She shares how fiber and food intake can potentially improve mental health.  She discusses how fiber intake creates short chain fatty acids that cross the blood brain barrier and can help with brain functioning.  Listen in as she tacles this topic, and join her in the challenge to increase your...

In this Episodes of TTDN, Dr. Naidoo interviews Scottsdale Psychiatrist- Dr. Saba Mansoor.  Dr. Mansoor specializes in Good Psychiatric Management of patients with several mental health concerns, like ADHD, Anxiety, and Mood disorder, but has a particular interest and expertise in working with patients with Borderline Personality Disorder [BPD.] Dr. Mansoor shares her insights about youth with emo...

In this Episode of TTDN: Dr. Naidoo shares how anyone- parents, caring adults, friends have help support a young person with dark thoughts and suicidal thoughts by inviting them to think about their future.  Future orientation is protective against suicide.  Listen in as Dr. Naidoo helps you think through how to have these courageous conversations with a young person you love.  If You or someone y...

In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo discusses Safety Planning 101.  If a youth you love has dark thoughts or self harm thoughts, a Safey Plan is a Survival Plan. Dr. Naidoo has spoken on this topic extensively with parents, pediatricians and mental health care providers.  She breaks down the basic safety plan and demonstrates how you can use this tool to keep your child safe.    You can download h...

In this episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo talks about coping skills.  After treating thousands of youth, she reflects on how often youth use the words " coping skills"  but don't use the skills. She shares her Acronym for C.O.P.E. in effort to help guide youth to find strategies that actually work. Tune in as she thinks it through with you. If You or someone you Love is in a mental health...

In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo kicks off Suicide Prevention month with speaking to psychologist and the founder of the Semicolon Society- Dr. McCall.  Dr. McCall is the founder and president of the Semicolon Society- an Arizona based non-profit that focuses on mental health  and suicide prevention.  Listen in as Dr. McCall shares the origin story of the Semicolon Society and its impact on her...

In this episode of TTDN- Technically her 100th episode, Dr. Naidoo reflects on reasons why the podcast was started and what she looks forward to during the 100 episodes! Thank you for joining her on this journey!  If you have any questions you would like her to answer- please email her at KnowBetter@DoBetterMD.com If You or someone you Love is in a mental health crisis- Please Call- 988 If You or...

In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo explains why it is so hard to get a " REAL" Diagnosis for mental health concerns when working with people 0 -25. Listen in as she shares her thoughts on how to make sense of the confusing system of mental health care and mixed messages that some mental health care professionals may be sending.  Learn how to make sense of confusing diagnostic impression...

In this Episode of TTDN, Dr. Naidoo interviews Immigration Attorney Vesna Chinsammy.  Vesna reflects on her work and her own personal journey as an immgrant to the US to help provide context of the unique mental health challenges that can emerge for immigrants and those seeking citizenship in the US. Vesna reflects on how anxiety shows up in various forms for many immigrants that she supports in h...

In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares an example from her own life- of her son suddenly developing an unknown rash and how she manages her own differential diagnosis and stress from the unknown cause.  Dr. Naidoo draws some parallells between her son's treatment and her experience as a parent with how she may approach symptoms that appear in her patients.  Dr. Naidoo shares how much of m...

Have you ever wondered if your psychiatrist is the right fit for you? In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares how to tell, and what you can look for to help you know better.  She shares the qualities and characteristics of a good child psychiatrist, and insights from her own practice.  Learn how your psychiatrist can become a critical part of your mental health team, listening to you, supportin...

In this episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares her thoughts on her kids returning to school.  She reflects on how the school setting can provide valuable social- emotional skills, and help youth learn not only about others, but ultimately about themselves. If your kid is having the back to school jitters- or even if you are as their parent!- tune in for a reframe to learn how school is way more than j...