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Decoding our children’s mental health can feel overwhelming? Have you been told to just snap them out of it or stop coddling them? It’s time to break free from ineffective advice and gain the tools you need to truly understand childhood depression. Join us for this episode where you’ll uncover the subtle signs of depression, learn how parenting styles impact emotional well-being, and discover practical solutions for making mental health care accessible for all. Our children don’t have to suffer in silence. It’s time to take action and equip ourselves with the knowledge to make a difference.
Meet this week’s guest Dr. Yuriy Dobry, a dedicated child-adolescent adult psychiatrist who has made it his mission to support families dealing with mental health challenges. With a board certification under his belt, he specializes in treatment-resistant depression, bipolar spectrum disorders, and other mood disorders. Growing up with a father who was a psychiatrist, Yuriy was inspired to follow in his footsteps and make a difference in people’s lives. His approachable demeanor and expertise in childhood depression make him an invaluable ally for parents searching for answers.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Decode the nuances separating everyday mood changes and deeper feelings of depression in young individuals.
- Comprehend how distinct parenting styles play a significant role in shaping a child’s mental health.
- Acquire the art of providing uplifting and valuable critique to your child.
- Embrace the necessity of making mental health care readily available for all members of society.
- Understand the contributions of psychiatrists and embark on a results-oriented treatment process.
Dr. Yuriy Dobry’s story:
Dr. Yuriy Dobry found himself intrigued by psychiatry from an early age, as his father was a psychiatrist who shared with him fascinating insights about the field. Yuriy’s curiosity and passion stemmed from a genuine desire to understand the complexities of the human mind, especially when it came to the differences between depression and normal mood changes in children. He knew that understanding these differences could greatly impact the lives of not only the children but also their families.
Quotations:
“People are more accepting of [mental health issues], so there’s less shame around it.” ~Dr. Yuriy Dobry
“Just think of your psychiatrist as another doctor, as another provider.” ~Dr. Yuriy Dobry
“If your mood gets to a point where you’re unable to work, you’re unable to get up and go to work, or you’re unable to kind of excel at your job compared to how you were doing before the onset of these symptoms of this mood state, that’s one of those things.” ~Dr. Yuriy Dobry
“It’s more about the change in behavior. If they were more likely to be active out with friends, engaging in sports, whatever activities, and then all of a sudden, you’re seeing that they’re more and more spending more and more time online by themselves. Gaming that changes [your child’s] behavior is what I would say is the most concerning part.” ~Dr. Yuriy Dobry
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What a good interview, Gary, on such a timely subject! Your program’s learning objectives :
Decode…Comprehend…Acquire…Embrace…Understand… were all met during the program.
Dr. Dobry is the medical director of a mental health facility and said that his facility is developing an innovative model of care for psychiatric disorders. I have not ever heard of an innovation quite like what he described. It could possibly be a good subject for a follow up interview of Dr. Dobry. I would very much like to hear more about their innovations at Los Gatos. Thank you for devoting the time in your program to explore the subject of mental health. It could be lifesaving information for someone listening.