The Mental Health Evolution

The Mental Health Evolution A Mental Health Podcast
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01/23/2026

When Ryan Dewey Smith couldn’t find a merger partner that truly protected mission and culture, he didn’t force the wrong fit — he built a new model.

In this clip, Ryan shares the real behind-the-scenes pressures mental health and human service organizations face, and why strategic affiliation + shared services can be a way to scale sustainably without sacrificing outcomes or staff support.

Want to hear how this approach works at scale (and what it means for the future of mental health organizations)?

Listen to the full episode: Scaling Mental Health Organizations with Ryan Dewey Smith

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New episode of Mental Health Evolution is live.In this conversation, Rachel Harrison sits down with Ryan Dewey Smith, Fo...
01/22/2026

New episode of Mental Health Evolution is live.

In this conversation, Rachel Harrison sits down with Ryan Dewey Smith, Founder and President of Inperium, to explore what it actually looks like to scale mental health and human service organizations responsibly.

Ryan shares how strategic affiliation and shared services can help organizations grow without sacrificing mission, culture, or clinician sustainability — and why workforce support and operational stability are no longer optional in today’s behavioral health landscape.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why behavioral health is still one of the most fragmented sectors in healthcare

How organizations can grow through partnership while protecting culture

The real operational pressures behind staffing and retention

What leaders can do now to build sustainability without burning out teams

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The mental health provider shortage is real — and it’s shaping everything from waitlists and burnout to the rapid rise o...
01/15/2026

The mental health provider shortage is real — and it’s shaping everything from waitlists and burnout to the rapid rise of app-based and AI-driven mental health tools. In this solo episode, Rachel steps back to unpack what’s actually happening, what “mental health treatment” really means, and where technology can help versus where it risks oversimplifying care.

In this episode, Rachel explores:

Why the provider shortage isn’t just about “not enough therapists”

What counts as mental health treatment (and what doesn’t)

The difference between symptom support and deeper healing work

Why therapy is fundamentally relational

How hybrid models may be the most promising path forward

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Return guest Cathy Gilbert, Founder and Principal Consultant at CEG Health, is back for another conversation with Rachel...
01/08/2026

Return guest Cathy Gilbert, Founder and Principal Consultant at CEG Health, is back for another conversation with Rachel — this time digging deeper into what’s really happening inside behavioral health systems.

They talk about value-based care, data and measurement challenges, insurer-owned clinics, workforce shortages, and where technology actually helps providers and access to care.

Listen in for a behind-the-scenes look at the systems shaping mental health care today.

Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2026 with a new episode of the Mental Health Evolution Podcast — and we’d love for you...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2026 with a new episode of the Mental Health Evolution Podcast — and we’d love for you to listen in. This week, we’re looking ahead at the major trends shaping mental health care in the year ahead, from the growing behavioral health market and hybrid human-AI models to affordability pressures, digital platform growth, and the evolving public-sector role in AI.

This episode explores where the biggest opportunities — and challenges — may emerge for clinicians, practices, organizations, and the communities they serve. We’d also love to hear from you: What topics from this episode would you like us to dig into more this year?

Listen in now — full episode link in bio.

2025 was full of incredible conversations about mental health, innovation, and the future of care. In this special episo...
12/25/2025

2025 was full of incredible conversations about mental health, innovation, and the future of care. In this special episode of the Mental Health Evolution Podcast, Rachel shares some of her favorite moments from the year—lessons, insights, and ideas that stood out. If you want a snapshot of what the podcast explored in 2025, this is a great place to start.

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12/19/2025

"I have a very strong belief that humans and connections to humans is the core of mental health treatment."

Dr. Scott Fears of AMAE Health explains how technology can enhance care, but human connection remains the heart of mental health treatment.

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New episode! Dr. Scott Fears of Amae Health joins us to discuss how the future of severe mental illness treatment is com...
12/18/2025

New episode! Dr. Scott Fears of Amae Health joins us to discuss how the future of severe mental illness treatment is combining technology, AI, and human connection. Key takeaways include early intervention, the power of wearables, and addressing physical health as part of mental health care.

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Listen in as Rachel talks with Matthew Stone of Education Week about the latest twists in federal school mental health f...
11/27/2025

Listen in as Rachel talks with Matthew Stone of Education Week about the latest twists in federal school mental health funding.

From COVID’s lasting impact on student mental health to abrupt policy shifts that left schools scrambling, Matthew breaks down what’s really happening—and how districts are innovating to support students. Discover why workforce shortages, funding changes, and local solutions matter more than ever for educators, parents, and mental health professionals.

Tune in for insights that go beyond the headlines and show how schools are adapting to meet the mental health needs of students today.

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11/21/2025

Not all mental health care is the same. Dr. Dylan Ross of explains why value based care ensures patients get matched with providers who have the right expertise, training, and track record for their condition.

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11/21/2025

Behavioral health faces a workforce that is less prepared than it needs to be and a system that is fragmented. Dr. Dylan Ross of explains why aligned incentives, investment, and coordinated action across patients, providers, organizations, payers, and public health are critical to delivering the care our communities need.

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What does the future of mental health care look like? Dr. Dylan Ross of explains how AI-powered tools and standardized ...
11/20/2025

What does the future of mental health care look like? Dr. Dylan Ross of explains how AI-powered tools and standardized outcome measures are reshaping therapy, improving client engagement, and helping clinicians focus on delivering better care.

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