On today’s episode, John Broderick candidly shares his own ignorance surrounding mental health when it took up residence in his son. He talks about how we are depriving children of their childhood, the importance of family meals and asks us what the downside is to asking our children how they are really doing.

“Parents need to take ownership of that. I'm sorry to say that they do... and parents need to put their technology down, too. It's not just the kids who are addicted. We're all addicted to technology.”

References:

• Vandenbosch, L., Fardouly, J., & Tiggemann, M. (2022). Social media and body image: Recent trends and future directions. Current opinion in psychology, 45, 101289.

If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health or substance-use disorder, please contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at (800) 662-4357. These programs provide free, confidential support 24/7.

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On today’s episode, Eloise Moore shares her experience getting sober at 18. She talks about how alcohol took herself away from her, how normalized blacking out has become, her moment of surrender, and talks in-depth about the misunderstandings that surround being sober.

“Other people’s perception of normalcy can’t control my life at the end of the day… No matter what anyone else thought about me, no one else was living my life, and if alcohol was making me as miserable as it was, there were no benefits to not staying sober just to please others or out of fear.”

References:

• Gerber, W. M., Hune, N. D., Wang, E. W., & Kimball, T. G. (2022). Tangible and intangible values of a CRP: A cost-benefit analysis. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 40(2), 164-173.

If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health or substance-use disorder, please contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at (800) 662-4357. These programs provide free, confidential support 24/7.

William Magee Center for AOD and Wellness Education: https://olemiss.edu/magee-center/

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On today’s episode, Brady Bramlett shares his college experience as an NCAA and SEC Student-Athlete. He talks about how having a passion outside of baseball saved his life, his personal experience with depression, how we all need to leave our egos at the door, and reminds us that we can have multiple identities and passions.

“That’s what people don’t talk about is how condemning it is to be injured as an athlete in the mental health space. Yes, you are physically hurt, and that’s fine because, as an athlete, you know you are trained to be trained...But nobody ever talks about how stripping and how baring it can be on your mental health because your entire identity is completely taken away from you.”

References:

• Putukian, M. (2016). The psychological response to injury in student-athletes: a narrative review with a focus on mental health. British journal of sports medicine, 50(3), 145-148.

If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health or substance-use disorder, please contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at (800) 662-4357. These programs provide free, confidential support 24/7.

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