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 set the stage for the overarching theme of Season 2: Stigma.

Reflections and practical advice about the U.S. Surgeon General’s recent advisory, “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation.”

A few points of advice for parents to consider in how they are modeling alcohol use.

For teens, the toll that lack of sleep can take on their mental health can be staggering. Why is this sleep deficiency happening, and what can be done about it?

With many grads set to enter the work force, the need to prepare them to cope with life's stresses is high. Here are 5 tips from national recovery advocate David Magee on empowering kids to navigate life's challenges.

In May 2023, on the heels of a Youth Mental Health advisory, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy sounded the alarms about an easy-to-miss but devastating public health crisis: the rise in loneliness and isolation among Americans of all ages.

David Magee, host of The Mayo Lab Podcast, offers seven critical concepts parents and educators should understand and tactics they should use in guiding young people.

Recent studies point to a correlation between social media use and favorable opinions on substances. What can adults do to help kids interact with social media in healthy way?

There’s no doubt about it: Many of our young people use marijuana on a regular basis. While research on the effect of marijuana on young people is still in its early stages, some valuable lessons have already been learned.

Since 1949, the United States has marked May as Mental Health Awareness Month. In 2023, we’re in the midst of a youth mental health crisis—with one in six American youth suffering from a mental illness each year, but only half receiving treatment, according to NAMI.

Recent reports from the CDC show that young people’s mental health continues to worsen. Young women, in particular, fare far worse in many issues. Conversations in Season One of Inside the Mayo Lab podcast, produced powerful insights on this critical issue—and takeaways on how to address it.

On an episode of Inside The Mayo Lab, The Mayo Lab’s team offered their thoughts on how families can begin solving the teen mental health and substance misuse crisis at home through reflection, conversation and honesty.

Dr. Ethel Scurlock has a lot on her plate. As Dean of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, Associate Professor of English and African American Studies, Senior Fellow of the Luckyday Residential College, and the pastor at two churches, she understands the demands of a busy life—and that her purpose propels her through it all.

The Mayo Lab Podcast has touched on everything from the rising potency of marijuana to finding purpose as a college student. We compiled three key takeaways about sobriety from The Mayo Lab Podcast to chew on while you’re waiting for Season I to resume this fall.

The event drew several hundred people—including Ole Miss students and athletes, local families and K-12 students—to hear Herren talk about his personal journey and encourage others who may be struggling or know someone who is.

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?

The race, which supported The Thomas Hayes Mayo Lab, ultimately raised over $67,000. It also gave family and friends an opportunity to remember the late Thomas Mayo.

Intended for Good: The Stonewater Council for Youth and The William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing are proud to present “A Night with Chris Herren,” at The Pavilion at Ole Miss on April 25.

The new CDC statistics are grim: There’s been a huge spike in suicidal thoughts in teenage girls (and boys aren’t doing great either). In a dangerous world, parents need to connect with our teens more than ever.

It’s never been “easy” to send children off to college. These days, it’s terrifying. Students face a constellation of dangers. The first episode of The Mayo Lab podcast has nine takeaways for parents.