Ep 2: Gatekeeping & The "Altered State"

About this episode

The episode discusses the consequences of gatekeeping in academia and clinical practice, highlighting the blurred lines between professional responsibility and negligence.

In this episode, we dive into the thin, often blurred line between professional responsibility and institutional negligence. We explore how "gatekeeping" (a critical function in academia and clinical practice) can fail with catastrophic consequences, and what happens when the "healer" becomes the one in need of intervention. ⚠️ Content Warning This episode contains heavy discussions regarding therapist burnout, suicide, and violent crime, including the Rebecca White case and the University of Idaho tragedy. Please prioritize your well-being while listening. Help is available 24/7 at the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Additional clinical tools and self-care resources are at tiedbyadri.com under the 'Resources' tab."

People in this episode

Host: Adriana Torres

Topics covered

• gatekeeping
• therapist burnout
• institutional negligence
• mental health
• suicide prevention
• violent crime

Keywords

• gatekeeping
• therapist burnout
• suicide
• violent crime
• Rebecca White
• University of Idaho
• mental health resources

Mentioned in this episode

Places: University of Idaho

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