In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares her new series that helps physician Moms and their overachieving teens. Dr. Naidoo shares how tendencies of overachievers can cause self doubt, perfectionism, anxiety, insecurity and how youth can get in their own way if they are not just an overachiever but also an overthinker. Dr. Naidoo introduces this new series and how to approach overthinking overachieving youth and how to help them shift From Strive To Thrive.

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If You or someone you Love is in a mental health crisis- Please Call- 988
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For More information about Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, please visit www.DoBetterMD.com

In this episode of TTDN- In the field of mental health, professionals often respond to youth and adults experiencing suicidal thoughts as if they are responding to a fire. Bells and Whistles go off and there is a strong and emergent call to action. Dr. Naidoo extends this analogy to reframe suicidal thoughts not as fire, but as a smoke signal. Learn about this reframe and how we can respond to suicidal thoughts differently in this episode. Please share with someone who needs to hear this!

If you are interested in courses to empower parents with tools to prevent suicide check this out here- https://www.dobettermd.com/courses

The information presented in this series is for educational purposes only. Please remember to always be in close contact with your teens outpatient mental health team if there is a concern for suicide risk. Please also rememebr to call 988 or text 741741 in a mental health crisis, and 911 in a medical crisis.

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 of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo talks about some gradients of negative thoughts which include " dark thoughts." Sometimes youth may be feeling depressed, but not quite having active suicidal thoughts, and use different ways of speaking about sadness, depression, lonliness and painful experiences. " Dark Thoughts" is a common euphemism that can often confuse parents and mental health professionals. Thinking through examples of dark thoughts and its different gradients can help parents be prepared and alerted for when additional support for their youth is needed. Please share someone who needs to here this!

If you are interested in courses to empower parents with tools to prevent suicide check this out here- https://www.dobettermd.com/courses

The information presented in this series is for educational purposes only. Please remember to always be in close contact with your teens outpatient mental health team if there is a concern for suicide risk. Please also rememebr to call 988 or text 741741 in a mental health crisis, and 911 in a medical crisis.

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