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#35 Dr. John Delony - America's Mental Health Crisis
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Published: Mon Sep 19 2022
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Dr. John Delony is a bestselling author, mental health expert and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. He has two PhDs and over two decades of experience in counseling, crisis response and higher education. Dr. Delony and Shawn dissect what they believe is causing the mental health crisis here in America. OUR SPONSORS: https://bullionmax.com/srs https://www.mudwtr.com/shawn (USE CODE SHAWN) https://www.goodranchers.com/shawn https://www.manscaped.com/ (USE CODE SHAWN) Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website - https://www.shawnryanshow.com Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shawnryan762 Dr. John Delony Links: Book - https://amzn.to/3UosBQa Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johndelony YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDelony     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The mental health crisis in the United States is causing fear in many people, and the cause of the crisis is discussed.
00:00 - 03:09 (03:09)
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Mental Health
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The mental health crisis in the United States is causing fear in many people, and the cause of the crisis is discussed. The influence of violent video games on mental health is debated, and solutions for this epidemic are suggested.

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The podcast discusses the mental health crisis in the US and how it is affecting people.
03:09 - 08:38 (05:28)
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Mental Health
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The podcast discusses the mental health crisis in the US and how it is affecting people. The host talks about the importance of addressing mental health and opening up about it.

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The guest speaker talks about how people are comfortable sharing their feelings with the host on a YouTube channel, making him realize the importance of listening rather than trying to fix things.
08:38 - 13:29 (04:50)
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Emotional Support
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The guest speaker talks about how people are comfortable sharing their feelings with the host on a YouTube channel, making him realize the importance of listening rather than trying to fix things.

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The speaker emphasizes the importance of asking someone about their suicidal thoughts before any other question, even if it feels uncomfortable.
13:29 - 16:39 (03:10)
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Suicide
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of asking someone about their suicidal thoughts before any other question, even if it feels uncomfortable. Asking about it does not put the idea in their head, and it's important to pass on information to experts who can help.

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In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the decline in mental health in the country and its correlation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
16:39 - 21:05 (04:26)
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Mental Health
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In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the decline in mental health in the country and its correlation to the COVID-19 pandemic. He explains how COVID-19 has impacted individuals at home and in schools.

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Former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink reflects on the negative impact of social media on our lives.
21:05 - 24:30 (03:25)
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social media
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Former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink reflects on the negative impact of social media on our lives. He advises being intentional about creating alternative paths and suggests stopping the alarm by getting rid of social media's negative influence.

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A parent speaks about the responsibility of protecting the minds of young children from harmful content and making sure they make good choices.
24:30 - 28:42 (04:11)
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Parenting
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A parent speaks about the responsibility of protecting the minds of young children from harmful content and making sure they make good choices.

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The podcast discusses the reasons for age restrictions on purchasing various items, such as driving, buying beer, purchasing lottery tickets and buying guns, and contemplates the appropriateness of letting young teens access certain types of media.
28:42 - 31:36 (02:54)
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Age restrictions
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The podcast discusses the reasons for age restrictions on purchasing various items, such as driving, buying beer, purchasing lottery tickets and buying guns, and contemplates the appropriateness of letting young teens access certain types of media.

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The difficulties of trusting others to run your social media accounts and the benefits of automated posting are discussed.
31:36 - 34:39 (03:03)
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Social Media
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The difficulties of trusting others to run your social media accounts and the benefits of automated posting are discussed.

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The podcast discusses how political opinions are driving a wedge between families and how people should not let it affect their relationship with their loved ones.
34:39 - 37:51 (03:12)
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Politics
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The podcast discusses how political opinions are driving a wedge between families and how people should not let it affect their relationship with their loved ones.

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The speaker describes how national elections make people feel powerless as their vote only serves as a small part in a bigger game, whilst highlighting how similar patterns throughout history lead to dehumanizing language and eventually war.
37:51 - 41:38 (03:47)
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Election
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The speaker describes how national elections make people feel powerless as their vote only serves as a small part in a bigger game, whilst highlighting how similar patterns throughout history lead to dehumanizing language and eventually war.

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This episode discusses the issue of controlling behavior in relationships and the urge to make others think like you do.
41:38 - 44:32 (02:54)
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Relationships
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This episode discusses the issue of controlling behavior in relationships and the urge to make others think like you do. It emphasizes the importance of respecting people's personal choices and avoiding toxic behaviors that push them away.

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The human brain responds to unexpected stimuli with fight, flight, or freeze responses, which can be both helpful and harmful for survival and perception of reality.
44:32 - 48:41 (04:09)
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Neurology
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The human brain responds to unexpected stimuli with fight, flight, or freeze responses, which can be both helpful and harmful for survival and perception of reality.

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In this episode, the hosts discuss how people will go to great lengths to justify their beliefs and purchases, even if it means spending hours researching to prove themselves right.
48:41 - 55:06 (06:25)
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Justification
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In this episode, the hosts discuss how people will go to great lengths to justify their beliefs and purchases, even if it means spending hours researching to prove themselves right. They touch on topics such as global warming, climate change, politics, and more.

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The prevalence of sensationalism and the monetization of social media has influenced the way scientists approach reporting their research, leading to an increase in exaggerated claims and attention-grabbing headlines.
55:06 - 58:26 (03:20)
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Science Reporting
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The prevalence of sensationalism and the monetization of social media has influenced the way scientists approach reporting their research, leading to an increase in exaggerated claims and attention-grabbing headlines.

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Get premium quality meat delivered straight to your doorstep with a $30 off your first order and free shipping.
58:26 - 1:02:52 (04:26)
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Meat Delivery
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Get premium quality meat delivered straight to your doorstep with a $30 off your first order and free shipping. Say goodbye to the hassle of grocery store meat aisles with this convenient service.

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The speaker discusses the impact of technology and media on children, highlighting a disconnect between adults and the children trying to navigate an increasingly digital world.
1:02:52 - 1:07:54 (05:02)
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Technology
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The speaker discusses the impact of technology and media on children, highlighting a disconnect between adults and the children trying to navigate an increasingly digital world.

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The speaker encourages people to put aside their phones and engage in physical activity or learn new skills together, such as communication, sex, or cooking, instead of just consuming entertainment on Netflix or sticking to restrictive diets.
1:07:54 - 1:12:22 (04:27)
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Disconnect from Technology
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The speaker encourages people to put aside their phones and engage in physical activity or learn new skills together, such as communication, sex, or cooking, instead of just consuming entertainment on Netflix or sticking to restrictive diets.

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The solution to dysfunctional technology lies in building better alternatives that would make them obsolete.
1:12:22 - 1:16:53 (04:31)
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Technology
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The solution to dysfunctional technology lies in building better alternatives that would make them obsolete. It can begin with a collective decision amongst a group of parents at a school to limit phone usage among kids.

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In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses how many people in the world live in constant fear, while he explains that he doesn't live in fear.
1:16:53 - 1:18:36 (01:43)
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Fear
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In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses how many people in the world live in constant fear, while he explains that he doesn't live in fear.

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A man shares his fear of uncertainty in public spaces and his decision to arm himself and learn how to handle a weapon to protect his family.
1:18:36 - 1:20:39 (02:03)
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Fear
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A man shares his fear of uncertainty in public spaces and his decision to arm himself and learn how to handle a weapon to protect his family.

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The speaker emphasizes the need for proper health care, including mental and spiritual health care, mentioning the rise in addiction and suicide rates, and the prevalence of organ diseases.
1:20:39 - 1:26:30 (05:51)
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Mental Health
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The speaker emphasizes the need for proper health care, including mental and spiritual health care, mentioning the rise in addiction and suicide rates, and the prevalence of organ diseases.

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The society is the most indebted, voluntarily indebted society.
1:26:30 - 1:28:37 (02:07)
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Indebtedness
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The society is the most indebted, voluntarily indebted society. People are in abusive and toxic work environments because they owe a massive amount in student loans, credit cards, and other payments.

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The feeling of being financially unburdened is invaluable and brings a sense of peace and worth to individuals.
1:28:37 - 1:36:37 (08:00)
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Financial Freedom
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The feeling of being financially unburdened is invaluable and brings a sense of peace and worth to individuals. We need to lead by example and teach younger generations to value self-care by prioritizing our own health and wellness.

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The pressure release valve on the school system that was once provided by fist fights has been allowed to build up over time, and we should bring back regulated fist fights to maintain order and relieve tension, according to an honor shame researcher.
1:36:37 - 1:40:23 (03:46)
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Education Reform
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The pressure release valve on the school system that was once provided by fist fights has been allowed to build up over time, and we should bring back regulated fist fights to maintain order and relieve tension, according to an honor shame researcher. The researcher believes that by embracing discomfort and solving for freedom, we can create positive change in the education system.

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The speaker believes that there is less evil in society than what we may think, and suggests that the desensitization of children at a young age may contribute to people taking divergent paths.
1:40:23 - 1:45:01 (04:38)
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Society
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The speaker believes that there is less evil in society than what we may think, and suggests that the desensitization of children at a young age may contribute to people taking divergent paths.

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The violence in media and lack of human interaction is desensitizing kids and they don't value life the way previous generations did.
1:45:01 - 1:49:35 (04:34)
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Children and Media
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The violence in media and lack of human interaction is desensitizing kids and they don't value life the way previous generations did. This is a result of adults failing to impart a set of skills and character/moral issues on kids.

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The speaker reflects on the strong connections and camaraderie formed in high school sports, even years after graduation.
1:49:35 - 1:55:03 (05:28)
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Sports
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The speaker reflects on the strong connections and camaraderie formed in high school sports, even years after graduation. Despite the potential awkwardness of reuniting, the lasting bonds make it worth it.

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The speaker shares their experience cleaning up devastating suicide scenes that were carefully planned out by young individuals.
1:55:03 - 2:00:03 (05:00)
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Mental Health
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The speaker shares their experience cleaning up devastating suicide scenes that were carefully planned out by young individuals. The importance of walking through discomfort in order to develop confidence, skills, and create a new community as well as addressing climate change is discussed.

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The mental health community has failed in convincing people that just getting our thoughts in order is enough for good mental health.
2:00:03 - 2:03:18 (03:15)
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Mental health
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The mental health community has failed in convincing people that just getting our thoughts in order is enough for good mental health. Instead, there needs to be a shared purpose and actions to take towards better mental health.

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The importance of seeking help and support in a timely manner and how building relationships can provide a context for asking for assistance.
2:03:18 - 2:07:38 (04:20)
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Mental Health
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The importance of seeking help and support in a timely manner and how building relationships can provide a context for asking for assistance.

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The speaker explains how having a tribe or community of people can provide support and assistance in difficult situations, such as when dealing with addiction or family emergencies.
2:07:38 - 2:11:04 (03:26)
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Community
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The speaker explains how having a tribe or community of people can provide support and assistance in difficult situations, such as when dealing with addiction or family emergencies.

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The speaker expresses gratitude towards men who share their mental health struggles, as it helps destigmatize the idea that "tough guys" can't be vulnerable.
2:11:04 - 2:14:01 (02:57)
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Mental Health
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The speaker expresses gratitude towards men who share their mental health struggles, as it helps destigmatize the idea that "tough guys" can't be vulnerable. He emphasizes that it's important to talk about mental health and find help, rather than pathologizing life.

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Get away in a new Hyundai vehicle during the Hyundai getaway sales event with America's best 10 year 100,000 mile warranty and a lineup of sedans and SUVs with advanced technology and features.
2:14:01 - 2:15:42 (01:41)
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Hyundai
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Get away in a new Hyundai vehicle during the Hyundai getaway sales event with America's best 10 year 100,000 mile warranty and a lineup of sedans and SUVs with advanced technology and features.

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