The Mayo Lab Podcast

On today’s episode, Grace Barrett talks about managing and coping with mental health through her college experience. She shares how her perspective on counseling and mental health has shifted, on being the friend who takes on the pain of others and about her mental health walks.  

“As much as I want to be the friend that can do everything and make everything perfect, I’ve realized that I can’t.” 

References: 

• EI predicts better task performance than IQ: Lam, L. T., & Kirby, S. L. (2002). Is emotional intelligence an advantage? An exploration of the impact of emotional and general intelligence on individual performance. The Journal of Social Psychology, 142(1), 133-143.
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On today’s episode, Walker Jay Patterson talks about the merging and balancing of paths. He talks about his desire to share stories, the stigma of mental health in Southern men, the loss of two friends within a year, and his passion for the blues and history.  

“Sitting there at 20 years old, giving a eulogy in front of all of my closest friends for one of my childhood friends was a really hard thing, but I was really glad I did it.” 

References: 

• Effect of peer educators: https://www.naspa.org/files/dmfile/NPES-National-Report-2022-23.pdf 

If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health or substance-use disorder, please contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at (800) 662-4357. These programs provide free, confidential support 24/7. 

William Magee Center for AOD and Wellness Education: https://magee-center.olemiss.edu/ 

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On today’s episode, Eliza Peters and her mother, Amber, talk about Eliza's hearing loss journey. They share why you should always expect excellence, the importance of being kind, and the advocacy work they do with Hear The Cheers.  

“You don’t know what you don’t know and no kid ever wants to be different.... Especially when you're in second grade and you think this is your world crumbling below you.”  

References: 

• Shoham, N., Lewis, G., Favarato, G., & Cooper, C. (2019). Prevalence of anxiety disorders and symptoms in people with hearing impairment: a systematic review. Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology, 54, 649-660.

If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health or substance-use disorder, please contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at (800) 662-4357. These programs provide free, confidential support 24/7. 

Hear The Cheers Program: https://chicagohearingsociety.org/chs-hear-the-cheers-program/ 

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On today’s episode, Brady Wood talks about his journey in finding purpose while at The University of Mississippi. He shares about being a people pleaser, his desire to sit and get to know people and why he believes college is one of the most vulnerable times in your life. 

“Embrace every side of everybody, not only the good ones that you see when they are dancing and having a good time but also, get to know what makes them cry, what makes them tick. Build more one-on-one personal relationships with people and you will find yourself the happiest you’ve ever been.” 

References: 

• Article: How to Find Your Purpose

If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health or substance-use disorder, please contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at (800) 662-4357. These programs provide free, confidential support 24/7. 

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On today’s episode, Ashley Myers shares how she ended up in college when she had no intentions of doing so. She opens up about being a classically trained ballerina, what happens when you fall out of love with a passion and standing up for yourself even when you are scared. 

“I think that is the biggest thing for parents....is being proud of what they've already accomplished, and just supporting your kids through that.” 

References: 

• Ryan, R. M., & Vansteenkiste, M. (2023). Self-determination theory. In The Oxford Handbook of Self-Determination Theory (pp. 3-30). Oxford University Press.

If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health or substance use disorder, please contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at (800) 662-4357. These programs provide free, confidential support 24/7. 

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On today’s episode, Ben Oliver reflects on his college experience. He talks about how he built his conversational abilities, the importance of defining your spaces and finding his voice through service.  

“Being curious is just more fun because you learn stuff about other people that you would have never known otherwise, inside the classroom and outside the classroom.” 

References: 

• Future so bright? Delay discounting and consideration of future consequences predict academic performance among college drinkers. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 25(5), 412.

If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health or substance use disorder, please contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at (800) 662-4357. These programs provide free, confidential support 24/7. 

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On today’s episode, Taylor Jones shares her honest and nontraditional transition into college. She talks about changing your mindset towards your career, tips when interviewing for organizations, and making sure you treat the janitor the same way you would treat the CEO. 

“If you are willing to open up to people and they still support you even after knowing your life story, I encourage you to keep those people in your story because they are people that truly care about you.” 

References: 

• Gardner B, Lally P, Wardle J. Making health habitual: the psychology of 'habit-formation' and general practice. Br J Gen Pract. 2012 Dec;62(605):664-6. doi: 10.3399/bjgp12X659466. PMID: 23211256; PMCID: PMC3505409.

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On today’s episode, Sara Austin Welch shares her experience at Ole Miss, culminating with her serving as President of the Associated Student Body, about finding the good in every person and situation and how to face rejection.  

“You want to be everything to everyone. At the end of the day, I'm a 21 year old girl. You know the weight of the world cannot be on my shoulders. It shouldn’t be on my shoulders.” 

References: 

• Page S. E. (2014),  Where diversity comes from and why it matters?, European Journal of Social Psychology, 44, pages  267–279. DOI: 10.1002/ejsp.2016   
• Fraser T, Aldrich DP, Panagopoulos C, Hummel D, Kim D. The harmful effects of partisan polarization on health. PNAS Nexus. 2022 Mar 9;1(1):pgac011. doi: 10.1093/pnasnexus/pgac011. PMID: 36712795; PMCID: PMC9802430.

If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health or substance use disorder, please contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at (800) 662-4357. These programs provide free, confidential support 24/7. 

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On today’s episode, Logan Thornton shares about his experience at Ole Miss. He talks about managing uncertainty, using your resources and how he stayed true to himself through college.

“Try your best to surround yourself with positive people. That would be my biggest piece of advice.”

References:

• Gupta, M., & Sharma, A. (2021). Fear of missing out: A brief overview of origin, theoretical underpinnings and relationship with mental health. World journal of clinical cases, 9(19), 4881.
• Sun, J. (2023). # ProblematicInstaUser: Motivations and the mediating role of fear of missing out among young adults. Current Psychology, 42(17), 14919-14928.
• Kanter, J. W., Manos, R. C., Bowe, W. M., Baruch, D. E., Busch, A. M., & Rusch, L. C. (2010). What is behavioral activation?: A review of the empirical literature. Clinical psychology review, 30(6), 608-620.

If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health or substance use disorder, please contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at (800) 662-4357. These programs provide free, confidential support 24/7. 

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On today’s episode, Miley Ray shares her journey from a small high school to a large college community and the role friendship played in her transition. She talks about getting to know yourself, how to have hard conversations and not worrying about where you will be in 5 years.

“Sometimes I wish I didn’t care, but then I wouldn’t be me.”

Reference: Linehan, M. M. (2015). DBT® skills training manual (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.

If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health or substance use disorder, please contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at (800) 662-4357. These programs provide free, confidential support 24/7. 

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