In this episode of It’s Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones explores how pets can support teen mental health.

In this episode of It’s Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones dives into an important conversation—what happens when teen boys start opening up about mental health.

In this episode of It’s Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones sits down with Kristin Lofgren, a School-Based Behavioral Health Consultant with the Minnesota Department of Human Services, to discuss the importance of mental health support and accessible resources.

They dive into the MN Warmline—what it is, how it works, and how it provides free, confidential peer support for individuals who just need someone to talk to. This conversation highlights the power of connection, early support, and breaking the stigma around mental health.

Resources Mentioned: Learn more: https://mn.gov/dhs/mental-wellness/

Minnesota Warmline phone number: 651-288-0400 Minnesota Warmline text number: Text “Support” to 85511 Chat online: mentalhealthmn.org

Instagram has introduced new Teen Safety Alerts designed to help protect young users online. In this episode of It’s Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones breaks down what these alerts mean, how they work, and what parents and teens should know to stay safe on social media.

In this episode of It’s Not Your Fault with Brandon Jones, we break down the growing trend of text therapy in schools. What is it really? What isn’t it?

On this episode of It’s Not Your Fault: A Teen Mental Health Podcast, host Brandon Jones dives into the powerful connection between sleep and teen mental health.

In this episode of It’s Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones breaks down the recent move by Meta, TikTok, and Snap Inc. to be evaluated and graded on how well they protect teens online. What does this actually mean? #TeenSafety #SocialMediaNews #ItsNotYourFaultPodcast

In this episode of It’s Not Your Fault Podcast, host Brandon Jones explores the role of support animals in supporting teen mental health. From emotional comfort to building routine and connection, Brandon talks about why animals can be powerful companions during tough seasons.