EP 15: HOT TAKES on 28-Year-Old Choosing Euthanasia Due to Mental Illness and Sports Betting Creates More Gambling Addiction
Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking.
Nick wants to discuss a 28-year-old choosing euthanasia over living with mental illness. A woman in the Netherlands is choosing assisted suicide after a psychiatrist allegedly told her there’s nothing more they can do to improve her mental illness from depression, autism, and borderline personality disorder. Nick and Todd discuss the ethical dilemmas and whether or not assisted suicide should be legal.
Todd shares the negative effects of online sports better on gambling addiction. Gambling addiction hotlines are reporting a volume increase in callers since the increased legalization of online sports betting. Todd and Nick break down the impacts of sports betting becoming so accessible.
Prepare for passionate arguments, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the complex world of mental health. Get ready to engage your mind and challenge your assumptions on Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes with Nick and Todd.
Sources:
https://people.com/woman-28-opts-for-euthanasia-rather-than-living-with-mental-illness-8627878
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