Dr. Anjani Amladi: Helping children and teens manage suicidal thoughts

Joining is today is Anjani Amladi, M.D., is a double board-certified Adult Psychiatrist and Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist focusing on an integrative approach to patient care. Dr. Amladi has an extensive background in treating a wide variety of psychiatric disorders such as: ADHD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, and eating disorders. She is the author of Amazon best-selling children’s picture book, When the World Got Sick, which helps children and caregivers talk about the impact of COVID-19 and how to navigate this stressful time.Social Handles & Website:Website: https://anjaniamladimd.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anjaniamladimd/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnjaniAmladiMDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/anjaniamladimdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjaniamladimd/We discuss: depression vs sadnesswhy children report wanting to end their liveshow to improve connection with loved oneswhy we don't admit to feeling hurtwhat three things are worth living forwhat role psychiatry plays in mental healthIf you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow, together. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline800-273-TALK [800-273-8255]1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433]Teen Line (Los Angeles)800-852-8336The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline)866-488-7386National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-SAFE [800-799-7233]Crisis Text LineText "Connect" to 741741 in the USALifeline Chathttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/International Suicide Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.htmlhttps://www.nowmattersnow.org/skillshttps://sobermeditations.libsyn.com/ www.suicidesafetyplan.com  https://scaa.club/ Q Chat Space: A safe online discussion group for LGBTQI teens between the ages of 13-19. Chats are facilitated by experienced staff who work at LGBTQI centers nationally, and discussions occur at scheduled times just like regular in-person support groups.Gender inclusive books: Organizations like Common Sense Media have a list of books that include topics like race, gender, ethnicity, and other diverse themes.One important aspect of advocacy is knowing your rights and where to get assistance if you need it. Lambda Legal is a national non-profit organization that advocates for the civil rights of the LGBTQ+ community and all living with HIV.