Dr. Anjani Amladi: Helping children and teens manage suicidal thoughts - a podcast by Leo Flowers
from 2021-06-28T07:00
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/AnjaniAmladiMD
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anjaniamladimd
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjaniamladimd/
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/
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.
Further episodes of Before You Kill Yourself: a suicide prevention podcast.
Further podcasts by Leo Flowers
Website of Leo Flowers