It’s Not Your Fault

The Benefits of Mental Health Services in Schools

Both school-based and school-linked mental health services are very important. In this week’s episode, Brandon talks about what the difference is between these two services and why both are important. Listen in to learn more.

The Mental Wellbeing of Firstborn Children

In this week’s episode Brandon discusses unique challenges that first-born children face. He shares information from a recent study that has found some surprising stats regarding birth order. Listen in to learn more.

TikTok Faces Lawsuits Over Teen Mental Health

TikTok is facing a barrage of lawsuits stating that they prioritize engagement over mental health, and the U.S. Surgeon General has issued an advisory on parental well-being. Tune in to learn more about this important topic.

The Mental and Emotional Benefits of Group Socialization

The work of Robert Putnum shows that engaging with others can have many mental and emotional benefits, and the lack of social engagement can have many negative affects as well. Listen in to this week’s episode as Brandon Jones discusses ways to stay engaged socially and stay healthy for it.

Supporting Teens with Misophonia

Misophonia is a condition in which an individual has an extreme sensitivity and hatred to certain sounds that can cause intense emotional reactions that include anger, anxiety, and even panic. Listen in to this week’s episode where Brandon Jones talks more about this condition and what you can do if have someone in your life with this condition or if you suffer from it yourself.

Sodium Nitrite: A Rising Concern in Teen Suicides

In the recent years there has been a rise in the use of sodium nitrate as a tool in teen suicide attempts. In this week’s episode, Brandon talks about the difference between self-harm, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and suicide itself. He also talks about some of the truths and myths surrounding sodium nitrate. Listen in to learn more.

Teens Struggling with Intrusive Thoughts

We all have thoughts that are distressing from time to time. The question is, what to do with those thoughts and how to manage the stress they can cause. Listen in to this week’s episode to learn more.

Ways to Respond to School Shootings

School shootings and community-based gun violence are sadly not uncommon in today’s world. In this week’s episode, Brandon responds to questions he often hears after tragic events like these. Listen in to learn more.

The Impact of Phones on Teen Anxiety

There are multiple viewpoints on how much phone use should be allowed in schools from those who want phones to be banned from schools to those who want phones to be fully incorporated in the learning process. In this episode, Brandon talks about the role phones play in teen anxiety. Listen in to learn more.

Does Your Kid have a Minimization Mindset

In this episode, Brandon Jones talks about The Minimization Mindset, a cognitive and behavioral approach where the individual downplays or trivializes their own experiences, emotions, achievements or challenges. This mindset often stems from internal or external pressures to conform, avoid conflict, or meet societal expectations. Listen in to learn more.