87: Through Her Eyes: A Legacy of Healing and Social Innovation

Our latest episode of LiveWell features a powerful conversation with Dr. Eraka Bath, a professor of psychiatry at UCLA and a triple board-certified expert in child, adolescent, adult, and forensic psychiatry. Dr. Bath’s work profoundly impacts youth in the foster care and juvenile legal system, addressing critical issues of racial justice, structural vulnerability, and the path to system transformation.

We discuss:

• Her early exposure to social conditions and structural marginalization through her travels with her mother as a child
• Why she was drawn to psychiatry and how this field can be used to address root causes of socioeconomic injustices
• Identifying problems in clinical spaces and finding solutions that extend beyond the doctor-patient relationship to impact structures and policies
• Her vision for the future of psychiatry, including the integration of Neuroaesthetics and the Arts into health to enhance well-being

Whether you’re a healthcare professional, an advocate for youth, or anyone interested in the intersection of health, justice, and community, this episode offers profound insights into building a legacy of system transformation.

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