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 has created as a quick suicide prevention checklist GO SECURE to help secure particular items to reduce suicide risk in your home. Listen in as she shares tips on how to help your child if they are struggling with Dark Thoughts.
**Please be aware this podcast does discuss suicide, suicide attempts, and suicide prevention**
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 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 has created as a quick suicide prevention checklist GO SECURE to help secure particular items to reduce suicide risk in your home. Listen in as she shares tips on how to help your child if they are struggling with Dark Thoughts.
**Please be aware this podcast does discuss suicide, suicide attempts, and suicide prevention**
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