Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo, Child Psychiatrist

Episode 50- Caring for the Cactus Kid- Reflections on Caring for Kids with Mental Illness

July 05, 2024 Shivana Naidoo, M.D.
Episode 50- Caring for the Cactus Kid- Reflections on Caring for Kids with Mental Illness
Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo, Child Psychiatrist
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Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo, Child Psychiatrist
Episode 50- Caring for the Cactus Kid- Reflections on Caring for Kids with Mental Illness
Jul 05, 2024
Shivana Naidoo, M.D.

In this Episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist, Dr. Naidoo reflects upon her work with Parents and Youth with mental health care concerns.  She shares the story of Aisha Chaudhary and her "Little Epiphanies."  She also shares the analogy she has created of youth developing mental health symptoms as Roses who have evolved into resillent Cacti. She shares how we can all care for the Cactus Kids even if they are a little prickly.

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

Show Notes

In this Episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist, Dr. Naidoo reflects upon her work with Parents and Youth with mental health care concerns.  She shares the story of Aisha Chaudhary and her "Little Epiphanies."  She also shares the analogy she has created of youth developing mental health symptoms as Roses who have evolved into resillent Cacti. She shares how we can all care for the Cactus Kids even if they are a little prickly.

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