Dr. McFillin presents five principles to help you inoculate your young ones against the pitfalls of the mental health system. These principles are not just for mental health but for overall well being. Substack: 5 Principles of Mental Well-BeingVideo: 5 Principles to Protect Young People from Mental Health Indoctrination1. Normalize life challenges: Life is difficult, and it's important to teach young people that it's okay to struggle. Focus on problem-solving and coping skills, rather than pathologizing normal emotions.2. Encourage engagement and activity: Encourage young people to get involved in activities that they enjoy and that connect them to others. This could include sports, arts, community groups, or volunteering.3. Focus on distress tolerance: Build up young people's ability to handle difficult emotions and situations. This will help them to develop resilience and cope with adversity.4. Communicate purpose and meaning: Help young people to find purpose and meaning in their lives. This could be through their relationships, their work, or their hobbies.5. Remember that everything is temporary: Life is constantly changing, and both good and bad times are temporary. Encourage young people to live in the present moment and to embrace whatever life brings.Note: This podcast episode is designed solely for informational and educational purposes, without endorsing or promoting any specific medical treatments. We strongly advise consulting with a qualified healthcare professional before making any medical decisions or taking any actions.*If you are in crisis or believe you have an emergency, please contact your doctor or dial 911. If you are contemplating suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a trained and skilled counselor.RADICALLY GENUINE PODCASTDr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineDr. Roger McFillin (@DrMcFillin) / X (Twitter)Substack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically Genuine—-----------FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLS—----------ADDITIONAL RESOURCES16:30 - Is Your Child Overscheduled? Kids Need ‘Down Time’ – Cleveland Clinic21:00 - Increased Screen Time as a Cause of Declining Physical, Psychological Health, and Sleep Patterns: A Literary Review - PMC24:00 - Use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support25:00 - Teenage Cell Phone Addiction Symptoms & Treatment Solutions | PsychGuides.com43:00 - Metallica - Hero of the Day (official music video)45:00 - International OCD Foundation | The Inhibitory Learning Approach to Exposure and Response Prevention55:00 - Maybe - Kobi Yamada58:00 - Beckham - Rotten Tomatoes