It’s Not Your Fault

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.

Is your teen a genius?

Brandon Jones helps you identify whether your teen is a genius on the latest episode of his teen mental health podcast.

Talking to your teen about politics...

In this divisive political climate, Brandon Jones shows you how you can talk to your teens about politics on the latest episode of his teen mental health podcast.

Infant mental health impacts adolescence

Teen mental health expert Brandon Jones explains that infant mental health impacts adolescence on the latest episode of his podcast It's Not Your Fault.

Embracing Anxiety

After watching Inside Out 2 with his daughters, host Brandon Jones has a fresh perspective on how embracing anxiety is good for your teen's mental health on the latest episode of his popular podcast.