241: The Signs of ADHD, Depression and Anxiety in Children. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Tina Gurnani on the National Mental Health Epidemic in Children, and What to Do after a Diagnosis

It's no secret that kids have it tough these days. Sure, we have more and better technology than ever, but kids are also struggling with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues at a rate not before seen in recorded history. Today I'm sitting down with a child and adolescent psychiatrist from Advent Health for Children, Dr. Tina Gurnani, who's going to tell us what's going on with kids today, and how we can help better guide our children when they hit a rough patch. In this episode we talk: + Just how bad is kids' mental health? + Should you confront kids about cutting? + Breaking the stigma of therapy + How screens impact kids' mental health + Busting common myths about mental health + Kids and ADHD + What depression looks like in kids + Kids and anxiety + Kids and PTSD + Are mental disorders "contagious" from social media? + Why you shouldn't get a "TikTok Diagnosis" If you're looking for more information on how to connect with a mental health professional, check out AdventHealth for Women and Children's Be a Mindleader campaign, where you can find resources for mental health care for children and adolescents. To book directly with Dr. Tina Gurnani, click HERE. And for anyone in need of immediate help, this message from Advent: Help is always here for you. If you're feeling suicidal or have a plan to end your life, know that you’re not alone in these thoughts, and you don't have to act on them. People who care are here to listen and support you 24/7 at the National Suicide Hotline (dial 988) and on the Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741). You matter and your life is precious. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wegottatalkwithsonni/support