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Bonus Episode: Medication for Anxiety and Depression – Finding the Balance

Bonus Episode: Medication for Anxiety and Depression – Finding the Balance

Update: 2025-06-13
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Explore the role of medication in treating anxiety and depression in kids and teens. When can it help—and how do you decide? Psychiatrist Julia Krankl, MD, returns to share guidance for parents on when to consider medication and what to expect if your child starts an SSRI or other treatment. If you’re feeling unsure or even nervous, this episode offers clarity, reassurance, and insights on finding the right balance between therapy, lifestyle changes, and meds. 


 


Guest Julia Krankl, MD - Read her book: The 21st Minute: Everything you Wished Doctors Explained about Mental Health  


 


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Bonus Episode: Medication for Anxiety and Depression – Finding the Balance

Bonus Episode: Medication for Anxiety and Depression – Finding the Balance

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