#021: Can Joe Biden Improve Our Mental Health?

Will a Joe Biden presidency be better for our collective mental health? Harriet thinks having a neoliberal president is better than a fascist president, Max mostly agrees. Both therapists encourage listeners to stay (or to get) active, because Biden likely won't unilaterally do much to improve healthcare, education, housing, workers rights, fight climate change (etc) without being pushed "from the bottom." Max and Harriet question whether Biden will follow through on any single campaign promise or platform bullet point from his website, with some attention to mental health policy concerning veterans, the opioid crisis, and suicide. Email us at itsnotjustinyourhead@gmail.com. Support us at patreon.com/itsnotjustinyourhead.
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Resources from this episode:
No Honeymoon For Joe Biden, Ben Burgis
https://jacobinmag.com/2020/11/joe-biden-administration-opposition-push-left
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There Was Actually a Lot of Good News for the Left on Election Day, Liza Featherstone
https://jacobinmag.com/2020/11/downballot-socialist-elected-election-day-dsa
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Mental Health U.S. Interviews Biden On Mental Health Policy:
https://www.mentalhealthforus.net/candidate/joe-biden/

ATTENTION! This is a Boring Dystopia/Obligatory 'don't sue us' message: This podcast provides numerous different perspectives and criticisms of the mental health space, however, it should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your medical professional with regards to any health decisions or management.