The Direction Podcast
The Direction Podcast explores parenting, child psychiatry, resilience, school culture, and the emotional lives of children, adolescents, families, and communities. Hosted by child psychiatrist Duncan Gill, MD, the podcast blends clinical insight with thoughtful conversations about family challenges in modern life.
Originally launched as Is There a Med for That?, the podcast has gradually evolved from conversations focused primarily on behavioral health treatment into broader discussions about parenting, culture, resilience, and the systems surrounding mental health. Warm, reflective, practical, and often funny, The Direction Podcast is for parents, educators, clinicians, and anyone interested in raising resilient kids in a complicated world.
For related articles and resources, please visit www.directionbehavioralhealth.com.
Episodes
Jun 2, 2026
Jun 2, 2026
27 min
Parents often focus on academics, grades, and college preparation when evaluating schools. While these things matter, they may not be the most important factors in a child’s development.
In this episode, explore the concept of school culture: the values, relationships, expectations, and social environment that shape students every day. I discuss why healthy cultures help young people grow, why unhealthy cultures can undermine development, and what parents should consider when choosing a school for their child.
For related articles and resources, please visit www.directionbehavioralhealth.com.