In this Episode of Thinking It Thorugh with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist, she speaks with the parent of a former parent who is also a life coach, mom of 8, survivor of severe post partum depression, and advocate for the micronutrient- EMPower Plus. EMPower plus is a micronutrient with emerging evidence to be helpful for many mental health conditions. The most significant evidence is for improvement of ADHD symptoms. Listen as Ms. Jarman shares her journey through depression, as she thinks through the choices that have helped her to emerge empowered. Her story will inspire you and build a greater awareness of how nutrition can impact mental health.

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In this episode of TTDN, Dr. Kartha from GeneSight joins us again to talk about MTHFR. The functioning of this particular little enzyme may have a big impact on your mental health. Listen in as Dr. Kartha and Dr. Naidoo speak this enzyme, pharmacogenomic testing , and the role of folate in producing essential neurotransmitters that regulate mood and anxiety. Of all the supplements out there, Folic Acid and its metabolites has substantial evidence to dramaticallhy help mental health. Knowing your variation of the MTHFR gene may be helpful in improving your mental wellness and health. Learn more about it in this special episode.

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In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo continues to focus on food and vitamins as medicine. When it comes to your mental health and physical health Vitamin D is a critical vitamin that most of America is deficient in! Listen in as Dr. Naidoo interviews her Dr. Sarah Shell, a Naturopathic Medical Doctor based here in Arizona, to tell us all we need to know about how Vitamin D supplementation can greatly impact your health and wellness.

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In this Episode of TTDN- Listen in as Dr. Naidoo thinks through vitamins and supplements for mental health care. One of the most common questions when it comes to mental health care is "Is there anything else I can do naturally?" Dr. Naidoo has additional certificate in Nutritional Psychiatry. She speaks about how vitamins and medications are differ, and how to manage expectations when thinking about whether vitamins can be helpful. Dr. Naidoo also shares how vitamins can be very different brand to brand and gives tips on how to find the a brand that you can trust. For the rest of the month- TTDN features interviews about the topic of vitamins and supplements in mental health care- consider this episode a primer to to help you think through whether vitamins could be helpful for you.

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In this episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares how to address the challenge of medication adherence- or remembering to take your medication often enough that it actually helps your mental health. Dr. Naidoo reviews concepts such as Habit stacking, setting accountability standards, and building routines with youth adherece and parental supervision in mind. Listen in to her hacks on how to get your youth to get their medication from bottle to belly.

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In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo answers a question raised by one of her patients- "How do I support a friend's mental health who doesnt feel comfortable talking to anyone else but me?" Every day, we are called upon to support people we love and care about in order to help their mental health. How can we help them while also protecting our own mental health? Very often teens and young adults serve the role of a "Therapy Friend." As a psychiatrist, Dr. Naidoo has often seen how playing this role can cause tremendous stress and burn out. Listen in as she shares her perspective on how to create internal boundaries and how to keep yourself and any friend safe.

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In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo interviews Family Medicine Physician, Educator, 2x Ted Speaker and Trauma Therapist- Dr. Christine Gibson. Also known as the #tiktocktraumadoc Dr. Gibson shares her insightful experiences to help patients and providers alike through gifted storytelling. For anyone who has endured the effects of trauma, and feels that these battle scars go unnoticed- listen in as Dr. Gibson helps us gain a better understanding of how trauma shapes our experiences and impacts our life trajectory. Her advice brings light to the darkness and hope for us all.

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In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares how she discusses the Black Box Warning with parents and young patients. Dr. Naidoo reviews the evidence and shares her clinical experiences in treating youth with SSRIs and how this warning has impacted care and how patients on an SSRI trial can advocate for themselves. Symptoms and signs to watch for to help you advocate with your own medical provider is reviewed and encouraged.

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