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EPISODE · May 23, 2025 · 22 MIN

Episode #88- How to be a Good 'Therapy Friend'... When You Are NOT a Therapist

from Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo, Child Psychiatrist · host Shivana Naidoo, M.D.

In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo answers a question raised by one of her patients- "How do I support a friend's mental health who doesnt feel comfortable talking to anyone else but me?"  Every day, we are called upon to support people we love and care about in order to help their mental health.  How can we help them while also protecting our own mental health? Very often teens and young adults serve the role of a "Therapy Friend."  As a psychiatrist, Dr. Naidoo has often seen how playing this role can cause tremendous stress and burn out. Listen in as she shares her perspective on how to create internal boundaries and how to keep yourself and any friend safe.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 answers a question raised by one of her patients- "How do I support a friend's mental health who doesnt feel comfortable talking to anyone else but me?" Every day, we are called upon to support people we love and care about in order to help their mental health. How can we help them while also protecting our own mental health? Very often teens and young adults serve the role of a "Therapy Friend." As a psychiatrist, Dr. Naidoo has often see...

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