How to Help Your Child Manage Mental Health (Ft. Dr. Caroline Leaf)

More kids than ever are being diagnosed with mental health issues from anxiety to depression to ADHD. In fact, we are seeing the most pathologized and diagnosed generation of kids ever when it comes to mental health.Yet today’s guest will tell you that the mental health crisis is a symptom of a larger issue: a mind management crisis.But what is mind management, how does it affect our physical and mental health, and how do we help our kids manage their minds and develop self-regulation?That’s what Jordan talks about with author and neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf. Together they talk through research-based strategies to help support your children’s mental health.Grab your notebook and a pen to learn:The problem with how we approach mental health issues todayWhat mind management is and why it's key to understanding mental healthThe importance of the mind-brain-body connection and how it plays a role in mind managementHow “mental messes” from our childhood follow us into adulthood and can  affect our physical healthWhat “thought trees” are and how they can help kids understand their brainsWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these links mentioned in the episode:Dr. Caroline Leaf's previous SHE podcast episode on rewiring your brainBook: How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental MessDr. Leaf's websiteDr. Leaf's IG: @drcarolineleafDr. Leaf's Podcast: Cleaning up the Mental Mess Crunchi (Use THIS LINK for $10 off your first Crunchi order)