This episode features psychologist Dr. Kerry Kinney, who explores anxiety, its treatments, and the influence of social media on mental health discussions.

This episode, psychologist Dr. Nick McAfee discusses the evolving landscape of mental health and wellness and shares practical strategies for improving mental well-being.

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.

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.

Dr. Saurabh Bhardwaj from University of Mississippi’s Center for Innovation and Discovery in Addictions visited 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.

Courtney McKeon from Shatterproof joins for Episode 2 of Season 2 to speak about the impact words have on substance use disorder stigma — and how we can combat that stigma with stories, questions and language.

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, their advice for families, and their hopes for the work of The Mayo Lab.

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.