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The Mental Health Economy is a Bear Pit (Season 2 - Episode 6)

Friday 24th February 2023

Matt Ball and Rory Ritchie question if the mental health industry serves people or its own growth in this engaging episode of 'ReAwaken'.
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Mental Health Industry: Service or Self-Sustenance?

I wonder what the coffee now in a Starbucks in London tastes like the first Starbucks in Seattle way back when, and how much effort actually goes into what's being made and what's being served, as opposed to it just being upscaled into this huge profit-making organization.
Ever wondered if the mental health industry is genuinely there to help people or if it's more focused on its own growth? In this episode of 'ReAwaken', hosts Matt Ball and Rory Ritchie dive into this very question. Matt reads a social media post he recently wrote about 'co-design', 'upscaling', and 'innovation' in mental health, sparking a deep conversation with Rory. They discuss whether the industry has drifted from its roots of genuine care towards a more self-serving model.
Are big organizations using fancy language to maintain control, and can real change happen within the system? They also ponder if government interventions can offer anything truly different and whether mental health support can thrive outside traditional frameworks. The episode wraps up with a hopeful note on community support. If you're curious about the true motives behind the mental health industry and what the future might hold, this episode is a must-listen.