Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo, Child Psychiatrist

In this Episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist, Dr. Naidoo reflects on the TV Show- This is Us- and speaks about how an ordinary interaction between parent and child can become a window for connection and confidence.  Do you feel like when you are around your teen, that you are walking on eggshells?  If you become aware that your child may be struggling with mental heal...

In this episode Dr. Naidoo shares what to do if you are a parent that becomes aware of your child having " Dark thoughts."  She shares some signs of worsening depression and suicide risk in youth that parents can look for.   She also shares how to keep them safe and find them help via calling 988, texting 741-741 and when to bring your child to a medical ER. She shares the acronym she ha...

For Mental Health Awareness Month-  Dr. Naidoo focuses on how to help parents become more AWARE of changes that they may observe in their child and how they can commnunicate this change with a professional. Dr. Naidoo introduces the acronym F.I.N.D. to help parents and patients remember what to look for and what professionals listen for when trying to assist in assessment and treatment of mental h...

In This Episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist- Podcaster, Advocate , Author and Child Psychiatrist Dr. Fink shares her expertise on Pediatric Bipolar Disorder.  Dr. Fink has written 2 books on Bipolar Disorder and treated various forms of Bipolar in her Practice.  As the parent of a child with Bipolar Disorder, she also has a unique perspective on how to raise a Bipola...

 Throughout the Month of May - which is Mental Health Awareness Month- Dr. Naidoo will share tips from her decades of experience working with youth and their parents to help build awarenss for youth mental health concerns, and suicide prevention in youth.  In this Episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist, Dr. Naidoo shares signs of depression in youth that parents often m...

In this Episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo- Dr. Naidoo speaks with a pioneer in Adolescent Addiction Medicine- Dr. Deepa Camenga,MD!  Dr. Camenga is a pediatrician, board certified in general pediatrics as well as in addiction medicine.  She is also physician scientist and associate professor at Yale University, where she also serves as the Associate Director for Pediatric Programs for...

Episode 38- In this episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist, Dr. Naidoo reflects on the term " Lunatics."  This term- derived from the moon- has been used long before the term psychiatry was penned to describe people who were thought to be influenced by the moon and its phases.  Given the  recent coverage of theTotal Solar Eclipse as it has made its way across...

In this Episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist, Dr. Naidoo reflects on times where she has ignored the signs and symptoms of stress.  She discusses how the body can send signals to remind us of when stress levels may be on the rise and how to address them.  She discusses somatic symptoms can be explored and addressed if they come up for you or your child.  If You or som...

In this Episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo-Child Psychiatrist, Dr. Naidoo speaks about how creating opportunities for parent- child activities where there is indirect or parallel participation, can actually build opportunities for children to want to directly connect to their parents and guardians.  Dr. Naidoo remind's us that these opportunities can open up a window of connection...

In this Epsiode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist, she shares how sprouting seeds are an analogy to therapy and changes that can come from therapy.  Change can be cultivated with the right conditions- patience, love and gentle persistence. 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 Ca...

In this Episode of Thinking it Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist, Dr. Naidoo re-introduces her podcast and shares how it has evolved.  Dr. Naidoo also has a private practice and clinical consultation group called DoBetterMD where she helps her patients to Know Better. Do Better. Feel Better.  She discusses how her practice and podcast will work together as her advocacy work for parent an...

In this Episode, Dr. Naidoo interviews Dr. Towery is the author of the Anti-Depressant Book.   Dr. Towery has been in private practice for over a decade, working as a psychiatrist and therapist.   His years of experience working with teenagers and his parents, and his expertise in meditation and CBT have been utilized to write this practical and informative book.  It is a MUST read for any teen de...

In this Episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist, she interviews Jayson Pratt, CEO and Founder of Anew Behavioral Health.  Jayson, as  a licensed counselor for over 20 years, specializes in the treatment of  “dual diagnosis” – which in mental health is code for substance use disorders and everything else.  He has extensive experience with addiction and trauma from a solut...

Today Dr. Naidoo Interviews Dr. Saira Kalia, renowned perinatal psychiatrist, who has developed the Perinatal Psychiatry Clinical Services at University of Arizona, Tuscon.  Dr. Kalia shares her years of experience working with women who are in all stages of pregnancy- including contemplating pregnancy, antepartum and post partum- who have mental health concerns and are in treatment, and their uni...

In the first episode of 2024- Dr. Naidoo reflects on her thoughts and her son's thoughts spurred by a Holiday Party.  She introduces a concept in CBT called- Catch It, Check it, Change It, and notes how both she and her son can work on catching thoughts that do not serve her- as her goal for 2024.  If You or someone you Love is in a mental health crisis- Please Call- 988 If You or someone you...

Join Dr. Naidoo and Payal Arora in this episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist- Healthy Through the Holidays with Payal Arora.  Payal is the CEO and Founder of Arora Wellness- a platform to help transform lives through personal health coaching.  She is a certified functional medicine health coach and  provides individual and group coaching. Her mission is to encourage h...

In this Episode- "Social Worker- Fix My Life! The Role of the Social Worker in Mental Health Care and Moblie Crisis with Sara Musacchia, Social Worker "  beloved and talented Sara Musacchia shares her journey to become a social worker, dispeling myths about the profession, and the varied roles that Social Workers can play our systems of mental health care.  She speaks about the Mobile Cr...

September is Suicide Prevention Month!  Dr. Naidoo takes this Fix It Friday epsiodes to present a bit about Suicidal Ideation [SI] and how a young person may address this if they are experincing it.  Dr. Naidoo speaks a bit about the difference between suicidal ideation, intention and plan and evidenced based interventions for suicidal ideations.  Dr. Naidoo provides a framework with how to think...

In this Epsiode of Thinking it Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist, Dr. Naidoo interviews Dr. Susan Rich- Child Psychiatrist and Equine Therapist as she discusses her work with children who have Neurodevelopmental Disorder associated with Perinatal Alcohol Exposure [ND-PAE].  This condition is more commonly known as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.  Dr. Rich uses her unique integrated moda...

On this Episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist, she welcomes a guest who tackles THE MOST challenging issue parents face today- Managing Screen time and Social Media.  With over 25 years of experience in schools, and decades of Arizona community activism with youth mental health initiatives, at the grassroots and state level, she is an outspoken educational advocate for...

In this episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist, she interviews a 4rth year medical student- Ashley Akramoff -soon to be Dr. Akramoff, DO in June 2024!  She is applying for residency in Psychiatry- which means she will be joining our ranks to help provide quality mental health care.  Today we speak about her journey to medical school and to decision to pursue a career in...

In this Episode of Thinking It Through with Dr.  Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist- Is this Just a Phase?  Mood vs Attitude, Dr. Naidoo tackles a very common question posed by parents: "Is my child's behavior Normal?  Or is it just a phase?"  Dr. Naidoo discusses some key changes in the adolescent brain which makes them prone to mood fluctations and impulse control challenges, as well as s...

In this Episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist, she is joined by Dr. Marissa Caudill MD, PhD- The Parent Doctor.  Dr. Caudill has her own youtube channel and a course to help parents improve their education and awareness to be the best parents they can be.   Listen in as they speak about the challenges of being a parent and how to build a loving relationship. https://ww...

In this Episodes of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist, Dr. Naidoo summarizes key points from the concerning results of the CDC- Youth Risk Behavior Survey.  Media has covered brief snippets from this survey, which provides evidence to support the current youth mental health crisis. Dr. Naidoo goes into greater details of highlights from this survey and provides alternative in...

Just in time for Mother's Day!- Listen in as Dr. Naidoo shares her thoughts about the M.O.M.M.A. mindset and how this affects mothers everywhere.  Dr. Naidoo gives us some tips on how to become more aware of this mindself and how small shifts can create tremendous impacts. 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 cris...