Dr. Nauf Latef Azad, DO, MSc

|| || Child, Adolescent, & Adult Psychiatrist || || Clinically Trained, Globally Inspired.

[Dr. Nauf Latef Azad, DO, MSc @TalkToTheDoc]

RT’s are not direct endorsements and all opinions are my own. No clinical advice is being provided in this setting and no new patients are being accepted from this medium. PM for collaborations.

[Dr. Nauf Latef Azad, DO, MSc @TalkToTheDoc]

Also, the more you practice when you are not super anxious, the easier it will be to utilize that skill when you are actually anxious. But of course, there is no one size fits all here - find what works for you and build on it.

[Stamp Out Stigma @StampStigma]

Just because breathing exercises can help some, that doesn’t mean it’s the go-to strategy for everyone in every anxious moment. See more: https://t.co/UdfplcjmZI via @ali_drucker #MentalHealthMonday

[Dr. Nauf Latef Azad, DO, MSc @TalkToTheDoc]

@AACAP are you speaking up about the outrage of #ABPN in addressing the concerns of many psychiatrists regarding the lack of accommodations 2/2 to COVID for the upcoming board certification exams? The offer to wear a mask is great, but far from enough.

[Psychiatric Times @PsychTimes]

"What is toxic #stress? It’s prolonged adversity and/or abuse — not having enough to eat or being exposed to violence. It’s the kind of stress that puts you on edge and keeps you there..." https://t.co/ci6FHilJED @washingtonpost

[NAMI @NAMICommunicate]

Are the continued incidents of police brutality and systemic racism taking a toll on your mental health? Here are some resources that could help you, your friends, or your family.
https://t.co/2mxAzGjumH

[JAMA @JAMA_current]

The prevalence of reported symptoms of psychological distress among US adults was higher in 2020 during the #COVID19 #pandemic than in 2018 https://t.co/dD7a0fNcEJ

[Psychiatric Times @PsychTimes]

Without normative attachment, children can move into their middle years without the tools to succeed in peer relationships, school, and extracurricular activities, opening the door to perils in adolescence. https://t.co/8ScWXc4BNJ #mentalhealth #children

[Dr. Nauf Latef Azad, DO, MSc @TalkToTheDoc]

First a pandemic, now this. Ever wonder how to keep your mental health strong? Now more than ever - BE KIND TO YOURSELF. #selfcare

[Dr. Nauf Latef Azad, DO, MSc @TalkToTheDoc]

My heart breaks for our country right now - for anyone and everyone whose voice is being shut down. #BlackOutTuesday

[Give an Hour @giveanhour]

There is a lot going on in the world right now and many of us may feel overwhelmed. Please don’t forget the Healthy Habits of emotional well-being, including Take Care of You. Take time each day to decompress and practice some self-care. https://t.co/rpYNMThH0V #changedirection

[American Psychiatric Association @APApsychiatric]

The current unrest in America is a reaction to the racism that has scarred this country for centuries and never been properly addressed.

[Mental Health America @MentalHealthAm]

Part of the journey is learning to love yourself exactly the way you are today. Learning to love ourselves is hard—it takes time to figure out why we feel like it's okay to beat ourselves up. | What To Do If You Hate Your Body: [https://t.co/eDWpHIiBCa]

[Confitalk @configyourmind]

The bigger challenge in addressing mental illness in Africa is not the illness itself but the stories that society has told us about mental health. These stories see mental health disorders as the result of demon possession, karma, payback for the sins of ancestors, or curses.

[NAMI @NAMICommunicate]

“A growing number of major companies this year have actively embraced providing their workforces with benefits to support behavioral health and emotional well-being.” https://t.co/RtOjFiheAZ

[NAMI @NAMICommunicate]

[CW: Suicide]
Suicide rates have risen for the past 13 years - and suicide is now the tenth-biggest cause of death in the United States. This is a public health crisis. https://t.co/zY9eVhRPy5

[Stamp Out Stigma @StampStigma]

We love a cheesy quote. Here's a little reminder has we head into the weekend. 💚 #fridayfeeling

[Dr. Nauf Latef Azad, DO, MSc @TalkToTheDoc]

Love this! I always end my day with patting myself on the back for something - anything, even if it was just nothing out of the ordinary to most.

[Mental Health America @MentalHealthAm]

Take a 2-minute self-appreciation break today. Thinking of a few things that you appreciate about yourself will help you to build your self-esteem, and it can help you turn a negative mood into a positive one. #WednesdayWisdom

[Dr. Nauf Latef Azad, DO, MSc @TalkToTheDoc]

We all could always use more tools to fill our toolbox. What are your favorite ways to quell increasing anxiety levels? Hitting the gym and making lists are my top 2 personal go-to’s. Cooking/baking is a close 3rd. #MentalHealthIsHealth