Tackling Halloween Safety, Gun Violence, and Mental Health with Yonah Budd
As mental health professionals, we need to pay attention to it. Disorder, addiction, same basic thing as it relates to being compulsive and not necessarily good for you if it's getting in the way of the rest of your life.
What do Halloween costumes, gun violence, and mental health have in common? They all take center stage in this engaging episode of 'Road to Recovery' with Yonah Budd. Yonah, a seasoned addiction counselor and licensed Private Investigator, brings his wealth of experience to the table, diving into these pressing issues with his trademark empathy and insight. First up, Yonah chats with Kristal Jones from Toronto Beyond the Blue about the controversial call to remove police officer costumes from Halloween celebrations.
Kristal sheds light on the concerns and sensitivities surrounding this topic, making for a thought-provoking discussion. Next, the conversation shifts to a more somber note as Louis March from the Zero Gun Violence Movement joins Yonah to talk about the recent spate of shootings in Toronto. Louis shares his perspective on the root causes of gun violence and what can be done to address this alarming trend. But that's not all.
Yonah also touches on the right to disconnect—a hot topic in today's always-on world—and the proliferation of cannabis shops. How do these issues intersect with mental health and addiction? Yonah offers his take, backed by decades of experience in the field. Whether you're concerned about Halloween safety, grappling with the impact of gun violence, or curious about how modern issues like cannabis legalization affect mental health, this episode has something for you.
Tune in for a candid, informative conversation that tackles some of today's most pressing social issues.