Violent children? Really?

Yes, really! Sadly, most of the school mass shootings of children and adults are carried out by other children (20 years of age and younger). Tragically, too many adults and parents knew the child's behavior was unhealthy, risky, hateful, and even deadly, but they failed to act on what they were observing.

Violent children are part of our violent landscape in America. We make it easy for them to get their hands on high-powered assault rifles, pistols, combat gear, and many other extremely dangerous weapons.

As long as America values its guns more than the safety of its children, we will continue to have violent children killing others. In this podcast, you will learn what you can do NOW to help a troubled child. Also, inquire about the Spotlight on the Community program-a component of The Episodes Project. Finally, please share this very important podcast with fellow parents, teachers, law enforcement, religious leaders and medical personnel. Thank you!

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I moved to Buffalo, N.Y. in 1988 and I've lived in WNY ever since. A search firm recruited me to be the first Vice President of Marketing for a psychiatric hospital that opened in 1955. I love the people of Buffalo and I have been highly active in my community far beyond my work in behavioral health.

The murderous rampage of assault weapon violence on May 14, 2022, was brought on by an 18-year-old full of racism, hatred, indifference toward life, and a disciple of white supremacy. His violent outbursts were known to others. His parents knew about his torture and killing of animals (his mother gave him a shoebox to bury the beheaded cat). The school administrators knew of his murder-suicide ideations. The behavioral health professionals conducted a flawed psychiatric evaluation and released him back to school - the same environment that exposed his murder-suicide plans and writings.

Then he came to Buffalo, N.Y. to murder as many Black people as he could. He killed 10 human beings. Please hear the tough messages in this podcast and do something to improve your community. Thank you.

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Welcome to MindSet 2022!

This podcast, Gun Violence & Behavioral Health Plans, is a tough subject that requires much more attention than my MindSet 2022 broadcast can deliver. However, it is my hope, as with all my broadcasts, that it makes you step back, think, and move to action. We all know a great deal about gun violence because we live in its world, but do we really understand the depth of tragedy happening in our community every day? Maybe not. Listen and re-listen to this podcast. Ask these questions:

1.) Do I have my gun locked up safely today?
2.) Is anyone in my household at risk?
3.) Does my school district have a solid behavioral health plan? My community?
4.) What can I do to make my community safer specific to gun control and responsible parenting regarding guns?
5.) If I leave my gun unlocked and a child of mine kills someone, am I accountable?

Please share this podcast with family, fellow gun owners, neighbors, school officials, friends, and co-workers? Thank you! Be safe!
Tom McNulty, M.S.

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Welcome!

This MindSet 2022 podcast begins with a brief reading from City Journals' Business First of an article I wrote in 1999 titled, We Need To Take Care of Our Troubled Children. I wrote a regular column for the newspaper for about 10 years. The opening sentence to the article states, "In many respects, we are horrible role models for our children." You might find that offensive or intriguing language, but I'm confident every listener will have a reaction to the article and the podcast.

A Reminder!
Please be sure to listen to our four-part series on suicide. The response has been very encouraging. Remember, you'll learn how to save a life in ways you may not have known. Also, please share our podcasts with friends, family, colleagues, and healthcare professionals.

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Tom McNulty, M.S.

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Welcome to MindSet 2022. I’m your host, Tom McNulty. Thank you for joining us for Part Four – the final episode of our four-part series on Suicide. As you know by now, I have focused on individuals between the age of 10-34 because suicide is their second leading cause of death. To emphasize the importance of this topic, I have repeatedly stated that, on average, 130 people commit suicide every day in the United States – a number that is hard to fathom.

In this broadcast, I’m going to share critical information for you to process and think about especially if you know someone you believe might be vulnerable. The whole point of this series is to help you be better prepared and aware of common warning signs, unique circumstances, as well as how daily or episodic stressors or a spate of events can deflate a person’s innate survival instincts and turn a preventable tragedy into a caring and therapeutic life-saving redirection of one’s thoughts and actions. Think of this series as building a toolbox of skills you will remember and know how to use should you become aware of someone who needs help. This broadcast will focus on those between the ages of 18-34 and all that comes with entering adulthood. I will also address how to help someone begin to get professional assessments and care. Thank you for tuning in to this Series. Please share this with someone you know who could benefit from our critical information. You can speak to someone at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255. Thank you.
Tom McNulty, M.S.

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Thank you for tuning in to Part Three of our Four-Part Series on Suicide. Each day, in the United States, an average of 130 people commit suicide - about 51% use a firearm. Part Three will highlight a true story about a 16-year-old girl and the critical information parents and other adults must know to save a life. Thoughts of suicide are serious and a vulnerable individual may not have the capacity to manage stressful and unexpected information when it is suddenly shared with them. This broadcast uses storytelling to draw attention to the importance of "knowing your audience" when painful information is revealed. Please pay extra attention to the suggestions made about owning firearms and other potentially life-threatening items in your home (pills, knives, scissors, rope, etc) when someone is living with you who may be struggling with behavioral health concerns (depression, anxiety, addiction, violent outbursts, untreated psychiatric illness, despair, and loss). Please share this podcast with someone you know who could benefit from this information. Thank you.
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This is Part Two in a four-part series about suicide. I use a real-life experience from my early days as an intern finishing my graduate studies toward my Master's Degree from Florida State University.

Storytelling is an excellent skill to use to highlight critical areas of importance when you are learning more about suicide. This is a powerful episode for parents of children and adolescents. Sadly, suicide is the second leading cause of death for people between the ages of 10-34. I tell the story of a 15-year-old girl to emphasize a greater understanding of the warning signs of suicide and depression. In doing so, this story is meant for parents to help them recognize a troubled child and how to effectively respond and open dialogue.

You can find immediate help and referrals by contacting the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Thank you for listening to MindSet 2022. Please share this with family, friends, co-workers, teachers, coaches, and anyone else you think could benefit from this information.
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Welcome to MindSet 2022! Please share our podcast with those you believe should know about behavioral health issues, including parents, teachers, co-workers, your doctor(s), law enforcement, media, and the religious communities.

This session is Part One of a four-part series on the most serious issue in behavioral health - suicide. Tragically, suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-34. With all that has been done over many decades, suicide rates have increased 35% since 1999. About 78% of all people who die by suicide are male. We are losing too many young people. Think about all life has to offer those between 10-34 years of age, but they don't feel that way and they don't see or experience a hopeful future. In our world today, we must also grasp that lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide than straight youth. Transgender people are 12 times more likely to attempt suicide than the general population.

If you are worried about suicide and not sure what to do, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Please listen to our podcast. I promise you will learn something new and critically important! Thank you!
Tom McNulty, M.S.

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Welcome!
I'm Tom McNulty, host of MindSet 2022. This is our brief introduction. I hope you'll put us on your "Favorites", tell a friend, and tune in often! We welcome your ideas, feedback, and suggested guests for future shows.

Behavioral health issues need much more attention, accurate information, and resources you can trust. I have 45+ years in mental health and addiction work. I was a therapist for many years before moving into behavioral health management and corporate consulting. I've done consulting for the largest neurology practice in the United States, DENT Neurologic Institute in New York. Additionally, I did health talk radio for 18 years (800+ shows), produced TV Specials, and co-wrote a full feature screenplay for a film called Episodes.

Join us! Thank you very much!
Tom McNulty

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