181 | seeking support and decreasing stigma around your own medication use

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇Dr. Tay discusses the importance of parents of autistic children seeking support for themselves. She highlights the role of therapy and medication, addressing the stigma and misconceptions surrounding them. Dr. Tay also shares her journey in creating resources for parents. She encourages self-care, therapy, and medication as essential tools for enhancing parental wellbeing and, consequently, better supporting their children. Note: as with all episodes, this episode is for educational purposes only; please speak to a qualified medical professional.00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode00:34 Personal Background and Experience01:03 Disclaimer and Therapy Normalization01:32 Focus on Medication Support03:06 The Whole Family Approach04:48 Starting a Business and Marketing Strategy06:50 The Importance of Seeking Support16:28 Medication Stigma and Benefits24:44 Exploring Medication Options27:58 Final Thoughts and Encouragement33:53 Conclusion and Additional Resources  RESOURCES ⚡️ join EVOLVE the membership here ⚡️ LEARN more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family Approach and current clinical services offered as well as her new educational membership? visit drtaylorday.com ⚡️ continue learning from me and submit any questions [could be featured on a future episode] >>Instagram @the.dr.tayTikTok @the.dr.tay