Listen "Episode 109- Trauma, Radicalization, and Social Media: A Mental Health Wake-Up Call"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textHow far are you willing to go to protect your mind from the hidden dangers of social media?In this gripping episode of The Mental Health Janitors, Aaron “SgtQ” Quinonez and Jessica "Doc Jess" Burgans tackle one of today’s most urgent threats: how social media algorithms drive radicalization, fuel rage, and shatter mental health.Amid the global shock of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, they expose how digital echo chambers trap minds, distort reality, and amplify trauma, while revealing the critical difference between PTS and PTSD and why unresolved pain makes people easy targets for extremism.This episode is a wake-up call—and a roadmap to protect your mind, repair relationships, and reclaim clarity in a divided world.Timestamps:02:55 – Welcome to the Mental Health Janitors Podcast03:08 – Doc Jess’ Surgery and Recovery Journey10:02 – How Social Media Amplifies Traumatic Events14:55 – Radicalization: The Mental Health Connection25:01 – Society’s Pendulum Swing: Understanding Extremes32:57 – Social Media Algorithms and Their Impact on Our Minds41:24 – Why Mental Health Matters in Today’s Society49:57 – Practical Strategies for Mental Health Support53:38 – Personal Reflections and Future PlansJoin the Conversation & Access More Resources Be part of our Workplace Wellness Facebook group for practical mental health tips, real-world advice, and ongoing support from people who get it.🔗 Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1988960518109166/ Listen to This Episode On:🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0nPegvqPi1AO47Xbx3EvNz?si=d2cdfa086c32460c 🎧 Website - https://thementalhealthjanitors.com/ 🎧 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-mental-health-janitors/ Connect with Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SgtQ13LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitytvstarpodcaster/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sgt.q_/?hl=en #mentalhealth #resilience #mentalhealthawareness #selfgrowth #celebritycultureSupport the show
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