Get on Their Turf with Dr. Suzanne Simpson

This episode is about what it’s like to live with depression as a successful, outgoing, university graduate. Darian gets candid to help us understand better the lived experience of depression. We discuss how it can fester and affect life. Darian describes how he overcame his diagnosed mental health disorder and gives ways for us to support others who endure this often-hidden challenge. Find my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

In this episode, Dr. Cohen explains Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). He outlines diagnostic criteria, warning signs for developing depression, and various treatment options to manage MDD.Episode notes:Depression, by Kelty Mental Health: https://keltymentalhealth.ca/depression#:~:text=Call%201%2D800%2DSUICIDE%20(,Suicide%20Prevention%20and%20Intervention%20Line.Helping Your Child or Youth with Depression, by Cheo: https://www.cheo.on.ca/en/resources-and-support/resources/P4931E.pdfFind my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

This episode is for parents navigating their child’s mental health challenges. Ruth Kelly talks about her journey, the scrutiny she faced from health care and educational professionals, and where she found support.Parent Support Resources from Ruth:Parent Support Resources from Ruth:Family Smart – offers BC Parent peer Support, events, workshops and education resources. The Help for the Hard Times Course is fantastic.https://familysmart.ca/ Pathways--Families Helping Families: https://pathwayssmi.org/Boundaries Family and friends Support Group for loved ones with addictions https://boundariesgroup.ca/ (nominal fee for attending)Touchstone – Community based social service agency offering programs and counselling, for Richmond and surrounding areas https://www.touchstonefamily.ca/Kelty Mental Health resource Centre – peer support and resource tools https://keltymentalhealth.ca/Foundry – BC Integrated Youth Services for youth 12-24 in BChttps://foundrybc.ca/ Province of BC Mental Virtual mental health supports https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/virtual-mental-health-supportsFind my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

In this episode, Sophie and I explore Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Sophie shares her story from emerging OCD to a several-week stay at a hospital. She describes what OCD is and how it “worked” for her, as well as her best tools to not only overcome, but to live with joy in what she describes as a rat-infested, germ-laden New York City.Episode Notes:Sophie’s Instagram: @sophiecummingssFind my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

Dr. Cohen and I explore Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I learn about how it is diagnosed, as well as therapeutic practices that are used to manage this mental health challenge. Dr. Cohen explains effective strategies such as exposure therapy, as well as ways that we can support loved ones faced with OCD.Find my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

This podcast is a candid conversation between mother and daughter. Ianna Simpson tells me what she needed as her anxiety developed from early childhood. We discuss her experience with anxiety, as well as the do’s and don'ts  for parents navigating this mental health challenge with their children.Anxiety Canadahttps://www.anxietycanada.com/BC Children’s Hospital/Kelty Mental Healthhttps://keltymentalhealth.ca/anxietyFind my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

This episode discusses Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Dr. Cohen explains what specifically constitutes GAD, how it appears in others, and gives specific DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. We explore various tools to recovery, including talk therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, and medications with “black box labels.” We end with his advice about tangible ways to support those who endure GAD.Find my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

I speak to a youth who has extensive lived experience with anxiety disorders. She gives me a lens of what it is like to live with social anxiety, as well as how it led to depression and substance use. This interview is anonymous, and please note that parental permission has been given.Find my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

Social anxiety is rampant and arguably the most challenging anxiety disorder within the school setting. Some research suggests that it is also the most difficult to overcome, and it can be debilitating. Today, Dr. Jordan Cohen and I discuss social anxiety, and the specific aspects that make this disorder “social.” We talk about what it is like to enter schools and busy spaces with social anxiety, how to recognize it in others, as well as DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. Dr. Cohen explains the complexities of social anxiety as well as strategies, such as exposure therapy, to work through its challenges. We end by exploring how we can support loved ones in settings that elicit greater social anxiety.Find my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC8JprFdrPA&list=PLi7xFsX7h7tdxBsVx38UIRVrvnCc_9IBW New releases every second Monday 8:00 am PST.👉 Connect with me for more parenting insights and support: Instagram: / drsuzannesimpson LinkedIn: / dr-suzanne-simpson-2380112a9 ...

Dr. Jordan Cohen, a psychiatrist specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry, shares his expertise on anxiety disorders. He breaks down the various types, from generalized anxiety to panic attacks, especially in youth. The conversation explores anxiety's dual nature—serving as both a motivator and a potential trigger for other mental health issues. They discuss the alarming prevalence of anxiety in young populations and the impact it has on their daily lives, emphasizing the need for accurate diagnosis and professional support.