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.

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In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo dedicates some time in the month of April- Stress Awareness Month- to helping mental health care providers work on burn out. The current mental health care crisis in America is being addressed by the most caring, compassionate and well trained professionals- but if we dont support our support, they will burn out. We do not have enough mental health care providers to provide the care necessary- so we must strengthen them and support them. Dr. Naidoo shares how she got a flat tire and what that taught her about passing blame. She shares how the awareness of how our patients and clients affect us can strongly impact our stress levels as mental health care providers.

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In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo dedicates some time in the month of April- Stress Awareness Month- She highlights the unique stress endured by providers of mental health care, and parents of youth with mental health care challenges. She shares how we are all creating our own pearls of wisdome with our management of stress and evolving life experience. Dr. Naidoo is starting a free support group for mental health care professionals- tune in to hear how you can join her in this incredible opportunity.

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In this Episode of TTDN- listen into the continuation of Dr. Vlad sharing his experience and knowledge of Autism. In this second series- we discuss common myths about Autism, other medical comorbidities with Autism and considerations of medications when it comes to Autism. Listen into this invaluable info for Autism Awareness Month.

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In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo interviews Dr. Vlad a general pediatrician in Staten Island, NY who specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Listen in as Dr. Vlad shares his story of pursing medicine, becoming a pediatrician and choosing to go the additional step of becoming certified in the ADOS. The ADOS is the gold standard assessment used to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder. Learn more about Autism, the ADOS, and how to advocate for your child on the Spectrum with Dr. Vlad's help. Listen in to part 1 of this interview. April is Autism Awareness Month!

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In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo summarizes the focus last month on concussion and mental health. She discusses the differences between Neurology and Psychiatry, as well as references American Proverbs that demonstrate the importance of the Mind and its clarity- which is impacted both by concussion and mental health concerns. She shares some points to ponder regarding how to consider medical aspects that can impact mental healthcare particularly in the case of Concussion.

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In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo addresses a common medical concern found in adolescents that can worsen mental health- Concussion. Dr. Naidoo has found in her practice and experience that several youth with treatment resistant depression, persistent anxiety and chronic difficulties in school happen to have a history of concussion- often times multiple concussions. In this interview, Dr. Naidoo interviews an expert- Dr. Joshua Smith. Dr. Smith specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and has worked holistically to help many people recover from concussion. Listen in to their discussion on Concussion Connections with Mental Health.

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In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo presented at the North Dakota Brain Injury Network Concussion Symposium. She shares points for parents to consider regarding mental health if their child has had a concussion. Dr. Naidoo shares in her clinical experience of working with teens- concerning patterns between having a history of concussion and having severe depression. Listen in as she shares her insights and reviews the evidence between the connection of concussion and youth mental health challenges.

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