It’s Not Your Fault

“Crashing Out” and Emotional Extremism in Teens

In today’s episode, Brandon Jones talks about Crash Out Culture. Crashing out means to suddenly and intensely lose your cool, become extremely upset or angry, and potentially act out in a way you might regret later; essentially, "losing it" or "snapping" - often used in the context of feeling so overwhelmed that you might make a rash decision. Listen in to hear all about it.

Is Parenting Part of the Problem

In this week’s episode, Brandon responds to an article that was recently published on msn.com entitled, “Parents who make this simple mistake raise ‘mentally weak children,’ says psychiatrist: 'You are increasing your self-esteem by stealing theirs'.” Listen in to hear his take on this topic.

Black Youth Suicide Prevention

Recently SAMSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) came out with a report regarding Black Youth Suicide, so in this episode, Brandon will be unpacking the information within that report. Listen in to learn more.

Introduction to Digital Wellbeing: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know in 2025 and Beyond

The link between the use of social media and mobile devices to the user’s mental health has been a hot topic in recent years and is now being coined as “Digital Wellbeing.” In this week’s episode, Brandon digs into this topic and what it means. Listen in to hear all about it.

Supporting Adolescents in Setting New Goals and Resolutions for 2025

A new year comes new year’s resolutions and goals. In this episode, Brandon talks about ways to help teens survive, thrive, and push forward into 2025.

Supporting Adolescents After a School Shooting

What are the mental health ramifications and impacts from fear and isolation for adolescents after a school shooting? Listen in to this week’s episode where Brandon talks about this important topic.

Helping Adolescents Deal with Bullying

Bullying is not anything new, but the way it happens now-a-days is different than in the past. As hurtful as ever, it is something that we need to talk about and learn how to notice it and address it. Listen in to learn more.

Destigmatizing Youth Mental Health

Brandon recently came across a mental health initiative in Boston that piqued his interest and prompted the topic for this episode. Listen in to learn more.

Four Ways Adolescents Can Cope with Change

As we get closer to the end of the year, people are thinking about resolutions and things they want to change, but sometimes changes happen whether we want them or not. In this week’s episode, Brandon talks about ways that adolescents can cope with changes in their lives. Listen in to hear all about it.

Dealing with Grief, Forgiveness, and Emotional Pain during the Holidays

Many times, the holiday season can be that of joy and connection, but at other times, we might find ourselves dealing with grief, issues with forgiveness, and other emotional pain. Listen into this week’s episode to hear some helpful tips on how to better manage difficult emotions during the holiday season.