EP 17: HOT TAKES on How Listening to Taylor Swift's Sad Songs Can Help and Chicago Opening a Public Mental Health Facility Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking. Todd shares how listening to Taylor Swift’s sad songs can be beneficial to your mental health. Psychologists are declaring megastars like Taylor Swift are relatable when they express emotions through their music, making it a tool to help people process their emotions. Todd and Nick share how they feel music impacts mental health, and whether or not they are “Swifties.” Nick shares that a new public mental health facility has opened in his hometown of Chicago. Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood opened its first community-funded mental health center, which offers bilingual, affordable mental health services to residents regardless of health insurance. Nick and Todd discuss the relevance of public-funded facilities to the city and how they increase mental health access. Prepare for passionate arguments, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the complex world of mental health. Join Nick and Todd for Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes to engage your mind and challenge your assumptions. Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/see-how-listening-to-taylor-swifts-sad-songs-could-be-your-new-mental-health-hack/ https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/04/15/logan-squares-long-awaited-community-mental-healthcenter-opens-this-is-yours/ Please consider buying me a coffee here! Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children’s book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list! And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here This episode is brought to you by Co-op Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok Thank you to the Canadian Centre for Addiction If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction PLEASE follow this LINK or call 1(855)-971-0515 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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