Dr. Anjani Amladi: Helping children and teens manage suicidal thoughts - a podcast by Leo Flowers

from 2021-06-28T07:00

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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.


We discuss:

  • depression vs sadness
  • why children report wanting to end their lives
  • how to improve connection with loved ones
  • why we don't admit to feeling hurt
  • what three things are worth living for
  • what role psychiatry plays in mental health


If 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 Lifeline

800-273-TALK [800-273-8255]

1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433]


Teen Line (Los Angeles)

800-852-8336


The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline)

866-488-7386


National Domestic Violence Hotline

800-799-SAFE [800-799-7233]


Crisis Text Line

Text "Connect" to 741741 in the USA


Lifeline Chat

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/


International Suicide Hotlines: 

http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html


https://www.nowmattersnow.org/skills


https://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.



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