Stay ConnectedOn The Mayo Lab Podcast, we tackle tough yet necessary discussions about mental health and substance misuse among American children, teens and young adults. Join us as we unravel the crisis and equip parents, educators and students to start a different conversation in their own lives. The Thomas Hayes Mayo Lab is a part of the William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing at the University of Mississippi.
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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:
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:
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:
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, Landon Bradley shares vulnerably about his college experience. He talks about his desire to learn Spanish in order to communicate with more people, how being a good friend transcends languages and borders, and why he believes being more personable within the healthcare system would benefit everyone.
“It was a journey of asking "Who am I?" and "What does life look like after Ole Miss?" which is a tough place to be when you don’t know what life is supposed to look like at Ole Miss.”
Content warning: This episode contains a discussion of sexual assault.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, please contact RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline at (800) 656-4673. 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.
RAINN: https://rainn.org/
SAMHSA: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
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On today’s episode, Sam Sepe reflects on the growth she has had over her college career. She shares about feeling alone and unworthy, her relationship with drinking, and how college can be awesome and incredible, but it doesn’t have to be the best four years of your life.
“I am not alone. I am not the only person who is hard on themself, I am not the only person who can’t drink, and I’m not the only person who feels guilt and shame. Everybody does.”
References:
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://magee-center.olemiss.edu/
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On today’s episode, Ben Jackson talks about his time at Ole Miss. He shares about being a part of the Ole Miss Band and the Center for Manufacturing Excellence (CME), being intentional about who you confide in, and how no experience is an experience wasted.
“It’s easy when you love the extra things that you do equally, as much as you do the course load that you’re taking.”
References:
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, Grace Barrett talks about managing and coping with mental health through her college experience. She shares how her perspective on counseling and mental health has shifted, on being the friend who takes on the pain of others and about her mental health walks.
“As much as I want to be the friend that can do everything and make everything perfect, I’ve realized that I can’t.”
References:
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, Walker Jay Patterson talks about the merging and balancing of paths. He talks about his desire to share stories, the stigma of mental health in Southern men, the loss of two friends within a year, and his passion for the blues and history.
“Sitting there at 20 years old, giving a eulogy in front of all of my closest friends for one of my childhood friends was a really hard thing, but I was really glad I did it.”
References:
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://magee-center.olemiss.edu/
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On today’s episode, Eliza Peters and her mother, Amber, talk about Eliza's hearing loss journey. They share why you should always expect excellence, the importance of being kind, and the advocacy work they do with Hear The Cheers.
“You don’t know what you don’t know and no kid ever wants to be different.... Especially when you're in second grade and you think this is your world crumbling below you.”
References:
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.
Hear The Cheers Program: https://chicagohearingsociety.org/chs-hear-the-cheers-program/
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On today’s episode, Brady Wood talks about his journey in finding purpose while at The University of Mississippi. He shares about being a people pleaser, his desire to sit and get to know people and why he believes college is one of the most vulnerable times in your life.
“Embrace every side of everybody, not only the good ones that you see when they are dancing and having a good time but also, get to know what makes them cry, what makes them tick. Build more one-on-one personal relationships with people and you will find yourself the happiest you’ve ever been.”
References:
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, Ashley Myers shares how she ended up in college when she had no intentions of doing so. She opens up about being a classically trained ballerina, what happens when you fall out of love with a passion and standing up for yourself even when you are scared.
“I think that is the biggest thing for parents....is being proud of what they've already accomplished, and just supporting your kids through that.”
References:
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, Ben Oliver reflects on his college experience. He talks about how he built his conversational abilities, the importance of defining your spaces and finding his voice through service.
“Being curious is just more fun because you learn stuff about other people that you would have never known otherwise, inside the classroom and outside the classroom.”
References:
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, Taylor Jones shares her honest and nontraditional transition into college. She talks about changing your mindset towards your career, tips when interviewing for organizations, and making sure you treat the janitor the same way you would treat the CEO.
“If you are willing to open up to people and they still support you even after knowing your life story, I encourage you to keep those people in your story because they are people that truly care about you.”
References:
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, Sara Austin Welch shares her experience at Ole Miss, culminating with her serving as President of the Associated Student Body, about finding the good in every person and situation and how to face rejection.
“You want to be everything to everyone. At the end of the day, I'm a 21 year old girl. You know the weight of the world cannot be on my shoulders. It shouldn’t be on my shoulders.”
References:
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, Logan Thornton shares about his experience at Ole Miss. He talks about managing uncertainty, using your resources and how he stayed true to himself through college.
“Try your best to surround yourself with positive people. That would be my biggest piece of advice.”
References:
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, Miley Ray shares her journey from a small high school to a large college community and the role friendship played in her transition. She talks about getting to know yourself, how to have hard conversations and not worrying about where you will be in 5 years.
“Sometimes I wish I didn’t care, but then I wouldn’t be me.”
Reference: Linehan, M. M. (2015). DBT® skills training manual (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.
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On today’s episode, Avery Kimbrell shares his journey through addiction, two treatment facilities and into recovery. He talks about learning to make himself happy, the importance of being direct and finding your 4 AM friends.
“Good people will carry you a long way if you let them.”
Content warning: This episode contains mentions of death, as well as discussions of substance use. 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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Susan Stellin, MPH is a writer, educator, and public health consultant focusing on health-centered responses to substance use and addiction. Since earning a master's in public health at Columbia University, she has worked on projects about ways to reduce overdose deaths, reform punitive drug policies, and expand access to harm reduction services, addiction treatment, and recovery support. Graham MacIndoe, MFA is a part-time associate professor at Parsons School of Design in New York and has worked as a photographer for more than 20 years. His documentary and portrait photography focuses on a range of social justice issues, including drug policy, inequality, and criminal justice reform. In this episode, Susan and Graham talk about moving the conversation and people's thinking beyond addiction, to expanding how people think about recovery.
Reframing Recovery: https://www.reframingrecovery.org/
Susan Stellin: https://www.susanstellin.com/
Graham MacIndoe: https://www.grahammacindoe.com/
Josh Meltzer: https://joshmeltzer.com/
Book - Chancers: https://www.amazon.com/Chancers-Addiction-Prison-Recovery-Couples/dp/1101882743/
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Dr. Rosenthal and Alexis distill important takeaways from their discussions this season with a range of experts and scholars, including the ever-evolving nature of wellness, the importance of self-reflection and the role of community.
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Think Like A Monk by Jay Shetty: https://thinklikeamonkbook.com/?_ga=2.78731794.705813974.1699900292-1636658711.1699900292
Resources for exploring values:
https://soulsalt.com/list-of-values-and-beliefs/
https://jamesclear.com/core-values
https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/
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We delve into the heart of the research aimed to understand how mothers navigate social media use within their households and how it affects both their mental health and that of their children. Dr. Amanda Bradshaw, assistant professor of integrated marketing communications at the University of Mississippi, and Dr. Marquita Smith, associate dean for graduate programs and research in the School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi, who conducted the research, join us to talk about their ongoing research on the role of social media in family dynamics, specifically focusing on the perspectives of mothers during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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In this episode, Dr. Seena Haines, director for professional well-being and belonging in the Pharmacy department, explores the concept of success, emphasizing the importance of aligning personal core values with well-being and self-compassion. Dr. Haines stresses the negative impact of the success spiral, which leads people to constantly measure themselves against external standards, and the need to shift toward a more grounded, compassionate and peaceful approach to life and well-being. By stepping out of this spiral and focusing on values, play and well-being, she says, people can break free from the pursuit of conventional success metrics and find greater contentment.
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Our guest Rev. Christie Bates is a licensed professional counselor and a mindfulness-based spiritual director. As an ordained contemplative minister, she works with some clients specifically around spirituality and mindfulness development. Christie works with people who are early in recovery as well as those who have been in recovery for a longer period of time, who are ready to do a deeper level of healing work. She talks with Alexis and Dr. Rosenthal about breaking through the stigma often attached to mental health therapy and what different aspects of "therapy" look like.
Rev. Christie Bates: https://www.passaticounseling.com/
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Depression is a household word, familiar both to those who suffer from it and those who do not. But what does it really mean? Dr. Erica Montgomery is program director for the University of MIssissippi's Counselor Education department. A strong advocate for equity in mental health, she spends time training others in best practice for delivering mental health services to underserved populations. Her professional focus is in teaching and supervising counselors in training. Dr. Montgomery talks with The Mayo Lab podcast about what depression really is, what causes it, what it looks like, and how to rise above the stigma often attached to it.
Clinic for Outreach and Personal Enrichment (COPE) - Ole Miss: http://cope.olemiss.edu
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This episode features psychologist Dr. Kerry Kinney, who explores anxiety, its treatments, and the influence of social media on mental health discussions. Because anxiety is so common, Dr. Kinney shars the markers one should look out for to inform whether someone should search for treatment, such as if anxiety is getting in the way of important parts of life. She explains how one gold-standard treatment for anxieties, exposure therapy, can help by getting closer to what a patient is fearful of.
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Psychologist Dr. Nicholas McAfee, a member of the affiliate faculty at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, joins co-hosts Meagen Rosenthal, Ph.D, and Alexis Lee to explain the complexities of defining mental health and wellness, highlighting how stigma plays into discussions about mental health. Dr. McAfee notes the positive shift in younger generations with mental health, in which discussing feelings and seeking help is more normalized. And yet, diagnoses of depression, anxiety, and related mental health conditions are rising.
Mental Wellness vs Mental Health https://www.ashleytreatment.org/rehab-blog/mental-health-or-mental-wellness/
5 Domains of Well-being https://dmh.mo.gov/sites/dmh/files/media/file/2019/01/mhc-meeting-five-domains-of-wellbeing-10132016.pdf
12 Domains of Well-being https://www.act.gov.au/wellbeing/explore-overall-wellbeing
Positive Psychology definition https://positivepsychology.com/what-is-positive-psychology-definition/
World Health Organization: Effects of the Pandemic on Mental Health https://www.who.int/news/item/02-03-2022-covid-19-pandemic-triggers-25-increase-in-prevalence-of-anxiety-and-depression-worldwide
Psychologists vs. Psychiatrists vs. Therapists https://mana.md/psychologist-psychiatrist-or-therapist/
Three Good Things Intervention https://accelerate.uofuhealth.utah.edu/explore/how-to-practice-three-good-things
The Good Life Amazon Link https://www.amazon.com/Good-Life-Lessons-Scientific-Happiness/dp/198216669X
The Good Life Study https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org
The Good Life Book Website https://the-good-life-book.com
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioral
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Individuals in early recovery often feel as though they carry a “scarlet letter” of addiction, fearing that everyone can see and judge their past. This stigma is rooted in guilt and shame, and ultimately, it can deter people from becoming involved in the recovery community. In this episode, Hank Holmes, an experiential counselor at the Oxford Treatment Center, joins the podcast to discuss the active and ongoing process of recovery and delve into the stigma surrounding addiction. He shares what treatment is like for an addict, from the detoxification process to the life skills people are equipped with.
Oxford Treatment Center: https://oxfordtreatment.com
Experiential therapy: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/experiential-therapy
Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org
Narcotics Anonymous: https://www.na.org/meetingsearch/
What is Narcotics Anonymous? https://www.addictioncenter.com/treatment/12-step-programs/narcotics-anonymous/
Celebrate Recovery: https://www.celebraterecovery.com
Refuge Recovery: https://www.refugerecovery.org
Darma Recovery: https://recoverydharma.org
Smart Recovery: https://www.smartrecovery.org
Detoxification process: https://www.addictioncenter.com/treatment/drug-and-alcohol-detox/
Delirium tremens: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/alcoholism-treatment/delirium-tremens-symptoms-and-treatment
Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org
Nar-Anon: https://www.nar-anon.org
The Anonymous People: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2571226/
Pleasure Unwoven Kevin McCauley: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA8F89537FD4C3FD1
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Dr. Liz Woodruff, a clinical psychologist, joins for the fourth episode to dives deep into the complex world of eating disorders, discussing the importance of curiosity, compassion, and open conversations.
What is the DSM-5? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24291-diagnostic-and-statistical-manual-dsm-5
Trevor Project study on eating disorders in the queer community: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/research-briefs/eating-disorders-among-lgbtq-youth-feb-2022/
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Dr. Saurabh Bhardwaj from University of Mississippi’s Center for Innovation and Discovery in Addictions visits The Mayo Lab to discuss the science of several alcohol use disorder and steps for changing the stigma that keeps people from getting the help they need.
What is the DSM-5? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24291-diagnostic-and-statistical-manual-dsm-5
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In the second episode of Season 2 of The Mayo Lab podcast, Courtney McKeon, the vice president of the National Stigma Initiative at Shatterproof, joins co-hosts Meagen Rosenthal, Ph.D, and Alexis Lee as they dissect how the language around addiction can unintentionally feed stigma.
Shatterproof: https://www.shatterproof.org
Shatterproof Addiction Stigma Index: https://www.shatterproof.org/our-work/ending-addiction-stigma/shatterproof-addiction-stigma-Index
Shatterproof Stigma Addiction Language Guide:
https://www.in.gov/recovery/files/Stigma-AddictionLanguageGuide-v3.pdf
Study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0955395909001546?via%3Dihub
What is the DSM-5? https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24291-diagnostic-and-statistical-manual-dsm-5
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Season 2 begins with Caroline and Cal Mayo, parents of Thomas Mayo for whom The Mayo Lab is named. They discuss their experience in helping Thomas with his substance issues, what they’ve learned, piercing through stigma, and their advice for families, and their hopes for the work of The Mayo Lab.
Cal Mayo Article: https://issuu.com/kappaalphaorder/docs/2023_2_summer_kaj
Thomas Hayes Mayo Lab Establishment Article: https://nowandever.olemiss.edu/stories/thomas-hayes-mayo-lab-established/
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Season 2 of The Mayo Lab podcast kicks off with its first full episode on August 29, but co-hosts Meagen Rosenthal, Ph.D, and Alexis Lee got together for a mini-episode to set the stage for the overarching theme of Season 2: Stigma.
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Other References:
https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/matthewclair/files/stigma_finaldraft.pdf
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2277138/
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Resilience is the ability to withstand challenges or recover quickly. As we each go through life, finding purpose is just one connection that binds us together. For Dr. Ethel Scurlock, despite her many responsibilities as an academic leader at the University of Mississippi—and as a pastor and parent—each day she takes time to find her purpose in this world. David and Dr. Scurlock talk through the pressures many young people face when finding their passions in life and the amount of resilience they must possess to achieve their goals.
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In this episode of Inside The Mayo Lab, we invite a student voice to the discussion. Between family, school and comparing themselves with peers, young people often encounter confusion and anxiety in attempting to measure what “success” looks like. David talks with college student Daneel Konnar, who shares keen insight on being aware of that struggle within oneself, the ways young people make choices based on flawed thinking, and better ways to measure success.
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"Be tough" is the message men from every generation have heard growing up. But awareness and understanding of men’s mental health is on the rise. Matthew Stefenko, the CEO and Founder of the MANUAL visits college campuses around the country to encourage young men to become the best version of themselves. Whether it be connecting them on social media or assisting them in finding counseling, Matthew wants to break through the stigma men face in getting help.
MANUAL: https://www.manual.care
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You're a freshman at college. It's a school known for academics, athletics but, above all, "never losing a party." Drinking isn't just normalized but celebrated. How do you find moderation at a place like that? It can be a challenge, but scratch beneath the surface and the possibilities are endless. David, Meagen and Alexis walk through the benefits of limiting or refraining from alcohol—and how to navigate that decision.
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In the age of TikTok, many young people get their “news” from social media. Dr. Nicole Ashpole and David talk about misinformation in the general population about how marijuana affects the brain. Adolescents have an increased chance of becoming addicted or having a marijuana disorder, however, 20-25% of people consume cannabis, and nearly 10% become addicted. David and Dr. Ashpole change the conversation toward what researchers are still learning—and still need to learn—about cannabis even after thousands of years of humans consuming it.
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For generations, cannabis use was hidden behind closed doors. It was either stigmatized or laughed off by the general public. This means there's never truly been an honest, open conversation about the impacts of marijuana use—whether those are positive or negative.
But, with spikes in marijuana potency and widespread legalization, the conversation needs to happen. David, Meagen and Alexis discuss on episode 5 of Inside The Mayo Lab.
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The cultural environment around marijuana is changing rapidly, and there is much that parents and students may not understand about the effects of cannabis on young people’s brains and their mental health. In this episode of The Mayo Lab podcast, Dr. Larry Walker and David talk about the importance of understanding that, as David puts it, this is not your parents’ or grandparents’ mild marijuana. Marijuana is exponentially more powerful—and often more dangerous and, in fact, addictive—now than it was in recent decades.
Dr. Larry Walker is the interim director of the National Center for Cannabis Research and Education (NCCRE) at the School of Pharmacy at the University of Mississippi and director emeritus of the National Center for Natural Products Research at the University. Larry earned his B.A. in Biology at Oglethorpe University, his BS in Pharmacy at Mercer University, and his Ph.D. in Pharmacology at Vanderbilt University.
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Most of today's children, teens and young adults barely remember—or never knew—a world without smartphones and social media. Whether we like it or not, these devices and apps are a part of life but they don't have to control us. In this episode of Inside The Mayo Lab, David, Alexis and Meagen discuss their own challenges with smartphones and social media, as well as ways they've used them to find connection without sacrificing their peace of mind.
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Opioid addiction—and resulting overdoses and deaths—get a lot of headlines and rightly so. But addiction to, misuse of, and overdoses involving prescription stimulants have increased exponentially, with relatively little discussion. Researcher Dr. Sujith Ramachandran notes that all prescription drugs have the potential for misuse, but says misdiagnosis of ADHD and overprescription of stimulants greatly increase the likelihood of abuse of stimulants. As an assistant professor in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Mississippi and assistant director of the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing & Management, Sujith’s research involves healthcare policy, quality measures, and prescription drug abuse.
In this episode of The Mayo Lab Podcast, Sujith and David discuss the widespread—but under-discussed—issue of addiction to prescription stimulants and getting to the root of the culture of over-prescription.
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When it comes to mental health and substance misuse, students are suffering. But parents aren't doing much better. That's why, although The Mayo Lab's schools program is aimed at students, the team hopes to reach their parents, too. By looking critically at their own wellbeing and relationship to substances, parents have the opportunity to take better care of themselves and have more authentic conversations with their children.
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Substance misuse is a problem. But that’s not the root problem, says guest Dr. Travita Gordon, principal of Fortis Academy in Harris County, Texas, which aims to both educate students and support their sobriety. Being the principal of one of only 40 recovery high schools in the United States isn’t always easy. But it’s always rewarding, Travita says. Substance misuse, she says, is typically a response to a different, deeper hurt or pain.
In this episode of The Mayo Lab Podcast, Travita tells David how she came to this work and how Fortis uses everything from cooking classes to a poodle named Blake to help students find their joy. Travita and David also discuss how parents can take a step back to identify the root cause of substance misuse.
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Parents and educators increasingly recognize the need for a different conversation about mental health and substance misuse among high schoolers. But why are schools often hesitant to let younger students join the conversation? On this episode of Inside The Mayo Lab, the team breaks down these understandable concerns and fears. They also discuss how the Lab's schools program is trying to push past them to make change and save lives.
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In September 2022, Dr. Adam Downs celebrated 21 years of sobriety. After struggling with addiction in his early adult life, he made it his mission to foster and develop mental health services for college students transitioning into young adulthood. That led him to get his Ph.D., become a licensed therapist and co-found What Good Looks Like (WGLL). Adam and WGLL partner with Greek organizations on a daily basis, helping them to support their members, navigate the pressures of college life and establish structures to support mental wellness.
Host David Magee, like Adam, has seen how drug addiction and transitions can affect a young adult's life. In this episode of The Mayo Lab Podcast, David and Adam talk about how brotherly love has to be reimagined in order to save the lives of young people struggling with substance misuse or mental health concerns.
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Our Inside The Mayo Lab series offers listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the groundbreaking work of the University of Mississippi's Thomas Hayes Mayo Lab. Each Thursday, we’ll release shorter conversations between David Magee, Dr. Meagen Rosenthal and Alexis Lee about what it takes to change the conversation around student mental health and substance misuse.
On this first episode of Inside the Mayo Lab, David, Meagen and Alexis outline the lab's approach to the crisis America's children, teens and young adults are facing. They discuss what makes the Mayo Lab different: the "magic mix," as David puts it, of innovative research to uncover solutions and engaging storytelling to bring those solutions to those who need them.
Referenced Study: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/pdf/YRBS_Data-Summary-Trends_Report2023_508.pdf
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Zac Clark is recognizable to many from his appearance in season 16 of The Bachelorette. On that show, he opened up about his sobriety, which came after struggling with drug addiction. Since then, Zac has been more than just open; he’s taken action to help others as a recovery and mental health advocate—including cofounding Release Recovery, an addiction recovery program in Westchester, New York, in 2017. After 11 years in behavioral healthcare, Zac thought he’d seen it all—until he embarked on a recent college tour. He found, as David would say, that “things have changed.” College students are desperate for connection and resources and to know that they aren’t alone.
In this episode of The Mayo Lab Podcast, David and Zac talk about how the tour inspired Zac in his work not just with students suffering from addiction but with their families. By involving families in the recovery process, Zac finds more success in helping students find the joy they want and deserve.
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Bestselling author and national recovery advocate David Magee tackles tough yet necessary discussions about mental health and substance misuse among American teens and young adults. Join David as he unravels the crisis and equips parents, educators and students to start a different conversation in their own lives. Show guests include students, parents, educators and research innovators, resulting in a one-of-its-kind program aimed at helping students and families find lasting wellbeing. The Thomas Hayes Mayo Lab is a part of the William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing at the University of Mississippi.
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