Hello! My name is Radhika Purushothaman. I am one of the co-founders of animaT1D, and also a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Portland, Oregon USA. 

I believe that knowledge is indeed power. Understanding a concept demystifies it and removes the uncertainty around the new and unknown. Through animaT1D, we hope to empower the viewer with knowledge and understanding about type 1 diabetes and remove the anxiety to some extent. 

All the videos that you see on our YouTube channel are scripted and created by me, and based on the guidelines set forth by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD). So, you can rest assured that the content is reliable and medically accurate. 

Our vision is to revolutionize type 1 diabetes care globally through powerful, transformative education, one video at a time...

Join us as we explore the topic of mental health and learn what a mental health disorder is. We also discuss some ways to take care of mental health and signs of when it’s best to reach out for additional support from a mental health provider.