Beyond the Mind

How Society and Systems Impact Mental Health
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Hosted by Dr. Sylvia, Beyond the Mind extends the vision of that groundbreaking book, bringing its ideas off the page and into conversation. Each episode explores how systems such as health care, education, housing, child welfare, and justice influence mental well-being. Listeners hear from a wide range of professionals, thought leaders, and people with lived experience, all offering insights and perspectives that can help individuals, families, and communities make more informed decisions about their mental health. While this podcast is designed to inform and inspire, it does not offer medical advice. If you have concerns about your mental health, please consult a qualified healthcare provider. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 in the United States to connect with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or text HELLO to 741741 for free, confidential support. beyondthemind1.substack.com

Episodes

  1. Introducing Beyond the Mind, Mental Health in a Larger Context

    12/09/2025

    Introducing Beyond the Mind, Mental Health in a Larger Context

    In this first episode of Beyond the Mind, Dr Sylvia Bartley welcomes Dr Sarah Vinson and Dr Ruth Shim, the co editors of Social Injustice and Mental Health. Together, they open the door to a deeper conversation about how systems such as immigration, housing, education, healthcare, and justice shape the way people experience and navigate mental well being. Through thoughtful reflection and real examples drawn from their clinical and academic work, Dr Vinson and Dr Shim share why they wrote the book, how the chapters came together, and what it means to consider mental health within the broader realities of everyday life. Their dialogue offers clarity, warmth, and a grounding perspective that invites listeners to see familiar issues in new ways. This episode introduces the voices behind the book and sets the stage for future conversations with contributors from multiple fields. It is an engaging and accessible beginning to a series that brings forward meaningful insights about mental health, society, and the systems that connect them. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthemind1.substack.com

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Hosted by Dr. Sylvia, Beyond the Mind extends the vision of that groundbreaking book, bringing its ideas off the page and into conversation. Each episode explores how systems such as health care, education, housing, child welfare, and justice influence mental well-being. Listeners hear from a wide range of professionals, thought leaders, and people with lived experience, all offering insights and perspectives that can help individuals, families, and communities make more informed decisions about their mental health. While this podcast is designed to inform and inspire, it does not offer medical advice. If you have concerns about your mental health, please consult a qualified healthcare provider. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 in the United States to connect with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or text HELLO to 741741 for free, confidential support. beyondthemind1.substack.com

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