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It’s Not Your Fault Podcast is for parents, caregivers, and youth all navigating the world and its challenges.
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Boys Falling Behind in Education: What about Mental Health? (opens the original)
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Boys are falling behind in school, and Brandon Jones says the mental health piece of that story isn't getting enough attention. In this episode, Brandon breaks down the widening education gap between boys and girls, from elementary school through college graduation rates, and explores how unaddressed mental health struggles, undiagnosed learning differences, and rigid expectations of masculinity all play a role. He looks at why boys are less likely to ask for help, more likely to be misdiagnosed
School-Based vs. School-Linked: What's the Difference (And Why It Matters) (opens the original)
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Does your kid's school have a therapist, or just access to one? Brandon Jones breaks down the difference, and why it matters. In this episode, Brandon explains school-based mental health services (a therapist embedded in the school building) versus school-linked services (a provider who comes in from an outside agency). He covers where each type of care happens, how it's typically paid for, and the five critical questions every parent and caregiver should ask before their child starts services:
The Whole Teen: Why Mental Health Isn't Just About Symptoms (opens the original)
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s your teen's mental health only about therapy and medication? Brandon Jones says it's time to widen the lens. In this episode of It's Not Your Fault, Brandon breaks down why mental health experts are moving toward a more holistic view of teens, one that looks at sleep, relationships, identity, school, technology use, and community, not just symptoms. He walks through why the old question ("How do I make sure my teen never has problems?") needs to become a new one: "How do I help my teen build t
When Teen’s Brains Work Differently:Supporting Neurodivergent Youth Through Mental Health Challenges (opens the original)
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Neurodivergence in teens does not look the same from one kid to the next, and that is exactly the problem when schools, parents, and even therapists expect it to. In this episode of It's Not Your Fault, host Brandon Jones sits down to unpack what it really means to support a neurodivergent teen through mental health challenges. From misread behaviors to missed diagnoses, this conversation gets into why so many young people are struggling in silence and what caregivers can do differently. This is
When Your Child’s Brain Won’t Slow Down: Understanding “Popcorn Brain” and Protecting Youth Wellbeing (opens the original)
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In this episode of It's Not Your Fault Podcast, Brandon Jones dives into "popcorn brain": the constant pinging, scrolling, and switching that's rewiring how kids' minds work, making it harder for them to focus, sit still, or even feel bored without reaching for a screen. What does this constant stimulation actually do to a developing brain, and what can parents do to help protect their child's attention and wellbeing in a world that never stops buzzing? #ItsNotYourFault #PopcornBrain #TeenMental
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