12. Dr. Amy Gajaria and the Art of Waiting for Your Window with Teens
In this episode, I speak with child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Amy Gajaria.
In this episode, we speak about using a stepped care model to more equally distribute mental health services, working with high-risk teens with complex mental health difficulties, and the importance of waiting for your window to better support teens. Twitter @amygajaria
Download all of the DECODE Insomnia parent resources.
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A Glance at the Episode
>>>3:01: What works when it comes to engaging and helping high-risk teens who may have had negative experiences when seeking help in the past
>>>8:36: How to address resource issues in the mental health care system to ensure that all teens have access to the services they need
>>>19:02: Why some teens don’t access help or don’t come back after the initial visit
>>>27:12: Where she likes to start when working with a youth
>>>31:17: Helping teens discover their reasons to change
>>>34:35: The non-linear path to change; avoiding the shame spiral, slip-ups vs. failures; the importance of taking bite-sized steps
>>>34.35: The strategies she finds most impactful in her work with youth
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Dr. Gajaria's Bio
Amy Gajaria is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Her clinical and research interests are in the mental health treatment of underserved youth, particularly racialized youth. She is also interested in the use of qualitative research methods and provision of care in low-resource settings, both in Canada and internationally. Twitter @amygajaria
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Resources
For professionals and organizations: Please visit www.decodeinsomnia.com/professionals to learn how to integrate the DECODE Insomnia resources into your practice and to download the DECODE Insomnia START Kit.
For help with sleep: Start here. ***Please note: The Find the Eight podcast series has been replaced by the DECODE Insomnia START video series***
For parents: Download all of the resources including 5 Tips to Help Your Teen Sleep Better (Even If They're Not Ready Yet) and Tips to Navigate Bedtime & Electronics Struggles cheatsheet.
About The DECODE Project Podcast
In the DECODE Project Podcast, sleep physician and youth psychiatrist Dr. Cara Ooi speaks to parents, youth, and other experts about what really moves the dial on change when change is difficult. Learn more: Website//Instagram//YouTube
Music by Micheal Lerner
Disclaimer
The content of this podcast provides general information and is not intended to replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider. The provided content should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or management. Please direct questions or concerns to your physician and/or qualified health care provider.
