EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 38 MIN
Episode# 134- Levels of Care- Myths and Magical Thinking about Mental Health Care
from Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo, Child Psychiatrist · host Shivana Naidoo, M.D.
In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo introduces her focus for the month of May - which is Mental Health Awareness Month- to talk about discussing different levels of care. She discusses what often happens when parents ask for different levels of care- magical thinking with high expectations to solve problems and " fix the problem." Dr. Naidoo addresses several myths about what " higher levels of care" can and cannot offer. During the month of may- she will discuss several levels of care and her experience and assessment of what can be realistically obtained in these levels- and how parents can advocate for their child's needs in each level. 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 introduces her focus for the month of May - which is Mental Health Awareness Month- to talk about discussing different levels of care. She discusses what often happens when parents ask for different levels of care- magical thinking with high expectations to solve problems and " fix the problem." Dr. Naidoo addresses several myths about what " higher levels of care" can and cannot offer. During the month of may- she will discuss several lev...
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Episode# 134- Levels of Care- Myths and Magical Thinking about Mental Health Care
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