May 27, 2025

Ep. 117: Simple Habits That Help Mental Health – with Julia Krankl, MD

Show Notes

What if the best tools for managing your child’s anxiety, sadness, or stress weren’t found at the pharmacy—but in your daily routine? Dr. Julia Krankl, a psychiatrist and author of The 21st Minute, shares the powerful and often overlooked role of lifestyle in treating mental health issues in children and teens. We explore why meditation works (yes, even for squirmy kids!), how to sneak mindfulness into a busy family schedule, and why movement and gratitude can be just as powerful as medication. Learn easy to use tips that can make a real difference in your child’s emotional well-being.

Read The 21st Minute: Everything you Wished Doctors Explained about Mental Health by Julia Krankl, MD

Try these Guided Self-Compassion Practices – Kristen Neff at self-compassion.org

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