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Join David Covington and John Draper as they sit down with Dr. Eric Rafla-Yuan to delve into his groundbreaking work on decoupling policing from mental health responses.

In this episode, they explore Dr. Rafla-Yuan's poignant poem, 'I Can't Breathe,' written after George Floyd's tragic death. Their conversation touches on themes of isolation and vulnerability, the social unrest and police response, the mental health impacts of fear, institutional indifference, and the power of shared struggles and empathy.

About our guest:
Eric Rafla-Yuan, MD, FAPA, is a board-certified psychiatrist, educator, researcher, and health policy expert. Learn more at Dr. Eric Rafla-Yuan's website.

About the Podcast:
The 988 Podcast delivers an engaging format and informative content, making it easy to stay updated on crucial behavioral health topics. Explore The 988 Podcast to enhance your understanding of behavioral health care with David and John. Discover more by visiting https://behavioralhealthlink.com/bhlpodcast/.

About Us:
Behavioral Health Link is dedicated to supporting behavioral health professionals. Learn more about the BHL Platform and how it supports our vision to ensure everyone in crisis receives timely care by visiting us at https://behavioralhealthlink.com/.

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