EP 23: HOT TAKES on Police Shoot and Kill a Bipolar Man in Crisis and Teen Marijuana Use Tied to Mental Health Disorders Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking.  Nick shares the tragic story of the police shooting a bipolar man having a mental health crisis. Released police bodycam footage shows they fatally shot Yong Yang, 40, who had a knife in his hand, less than 10 seconds after officers opened the door to the room he locked himself in within his parents’ apartment. Nick and Todd share their reflections on police training and potential alternative solutions for mental health crises.  Todd shares a story about mental health conditions being linked to marijuana use in teens. New research links cannabis to an increased risk of mental health disorders, including schizophrenia, anxiety, and depression in teens. Todd and Nick discuss the research findings and other substance use in adolescents as their brain develops.  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.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/parents-called-mental-health-help-police-arrived-fatally-shot-son-rcna153077 https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/teens-marijuana-use-mental-disorders-research-rcna153344 Follow Nick:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-wide-open-with-nick-thompson/id1640110814 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eyeswideopencontent UCAN Foundation: www.ucanfoundation.org Follow Todd:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bunnyhugspodcast/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bunny-hugs-and-mental-health/id1560055327YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bunnyhugsandmentalhealth