EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 22 MIN
Episode #125- The Reason: Why I Don't Prescribe PRN Anxiety Medication for Youth
from Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo, Child Psychiatrist · host Shivana Naidoo, M.D.
In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo discusses her reasoning for declining to prescribe as needed medication for anxiety in youth. Dr. Naidoo speaks about other coping strategies and how identity formation is impacted by diagnoses and medications. She shares her assessment, philosophy and understanding of how prn anxiety medications can impact youth development. If you or your child are prescribed a prn medication for anxiety- please follow your medical professional's recommendations. You are encouraged to use the information shared in this podcast to help advocate for your child. If You or someone you Love is in a mental health crisis- Please Call- 988If You or someone you Love is in a medical crisis - Please Call- 911For More information about Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, please visit www.DoBetterMD.com
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In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo discusses her reasoning for declining to prescribe as needed medication for anxiety in youth. Dr. Naidoo speaks about other coping strategies and how identity formation is impacted by diagnoses and medications. She shares her assessment, philosophy and understanding of how prn anxiety medications can impact youth development. If you or your child are prescribed a prn medication for anxiety- please follow your medical professional's recommendations.&nb...
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