In this episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo interviews Dr. Sandhya Masih, DO- a Perinatal and Reproductive Psychiatrist and the founder of Rare Bloom Psychiatry. Dr. Masih is also a consultant for APAL- the Arizona Perinatal Access Line, where she provides primary care providers and OBGYNs across the stage of Arizona with expert recommendations for complex clinical cases. Listen in as she shares her expertise with us to help us understand our Menstrual Cycle, Mood and PMDD. Its a must listen for anyone who gets moody around their cycle!

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In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares her personal October Challenge to increase her fiber intake. She shares how fiber and food intake can potentially improve mental health. She discusses how fiber intake creates short chain fatty acids that cross the blood brain barrier and can help with brain functioning. Listen in as she tacles this topic, and join her in the challenge to increase your fiber!

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In this Episodes of TTDN, Dr. Naidoo interviews Scottsdale Psychiatrist- Dr. Saba Mansoor. Dr. Mansoor specializes in Good Psychiatric Management of patients with several mental health concerns, like ADHD, Anxiety, and Mood disorder, but has a particular interest and expertise in working with patients with Borderline Personality Disorder [BPD.] Dr. Mansoor shares her insights about youth with emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitivity, and how these traits of impulsivity may be an indicator of BPD. This episode is a must for any patient or parent dealing with self harm, impulse control or intense peer relationships. Listen in as she shares her framework to better understand why emotional hyperreactivity is a core feature of BPD and how to help best address this concern.

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In this Episode of TTDN: Dr. Naidoo shares how anyone- parents, caring adults, friends have help support a young person with dark thoughts and suicidal thoughts by inviting them to think about their future. Future orientation is protective against suicide. Listen in as Dr. Naidoo helps you think through how to have these courageous conversations with a young person you love.

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In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo discusses Safety Planning 101. If a youth you love has dark thoughts or self harm thoughts, a Safey Plan is a Survival Plan. Dr. Naidoo has spoken on this topic extensively with parents, pediatricians and mental health care providers. She breaks down the basic safety plan and demonstrates how you can use this tool to keep your child safe. You can download her Survive and Thrive Safety Plan on her website www.DoBetterMD.com

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In this episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo talks about coping skills. After treating thousands of youth, she reflects on how often youth use the words " coping skills" but don't use the skills. She shares her Acronym for C.O.P.E. in effort to help guide youth to find strategies that actually work. Tune in as she thinks it through with you.

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In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo kicks off Suicide Prevention month with speaking to psychologist and the founder of the Semicolon Society- Dr. McCall. Dr. McCall is the founder and president of the Semicolon Society- an Arizona based non-profit that focuses on mental health and suicide prevention. Listen in as Dr. McCall shares the origin story of the Semicolon Society and its impact on her community. The semicolon symbolises a sentence continued. Share this episode with someone you love who needs a bit of extra encouragement to keep going.

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In this episode of TTDN- Technically her 100th episode, Dr. Naidoo reflects on reasons why the podcast was started and what she looks forward to during the 100 episodes! Thank you for joining her on this journey! If you have any questions you would like her to answer- please email her at KnowBetter@DoBetterMD.com

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