Comorbidity with Schizophrenia

Comorbidity with Schizophrenia

Comorbidity is the presence of one or more additional conditions co-occurring with a primary condition. In this episode, host schizophrenic Rachel Star Withers with her cohost Gabe Howard will be discussing comorbidity with schizophrenia. Comorbidity is associated with worse health outcomes, more complex clinical management and increased health care costs. Occupational therapist Brock Cook will be joining us to discuss ways that he works with people with schizophrenia to manage multiple health issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dating Tips for People with Schizophrenia

Dating Tips for People with Schizophrenia

Like anyone, people with schizophrenia want to make meaningful and romantic connections — but many have trouble meeting and interacting with people.  As a diagnosed schizophrenic who’s single, host Ra...

17 Aug 202249min

Mass Shootings and Schizophrenia

Mass Shootings and Schizophrenia

News coverage of murders and mass shootings often puts a spotlight on the perpetrator's mental health, claiming they may be mentally ill with something like schizophrenia. Yet, in 2018, the FBI found ...

20 Jul 202248min

What Is “High Functioning” Schizophrenia?

What Is “High Functioning” Schizophrenia?

“High functioning schizophrenia” is not a clinical diagnosis, but it is a term that is heard often when describing how someone is managing life with schizophrenia. So what exactly does that mean? What...

15 Jun 202249min

FAQs About Schizophrenia

FAQs About Schizophrenia

Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, our hosts decided to dedicate an episode to the frequently asked questions surrounding schizophrenia. Questions include “What is having a hallucination like...

18 Mai 202251min

Tardive Dyskinesia in Schizophrenia

Tardive Dyskinesia in Schizophrenia

Did you know that rocking back and forth isn’t a symptom of schizophrenia — it’s a side effect of the medication used for treatment. It’s called tardive dyskinesia, and it’s a common result of long-te...

20 Apr 202248min

Money Management for Schizophrenia Costs

Money Management for Schizophrenia Costs

Did you know the average American can’t withstand an unexpected $1,000 bill? When it comes to paying for schizophrenia, the two biggest costs are medication, followed by hospitalization. For someone w...

16 Mar 20221h

 On the Mental Health Spectrum, Where Does Schizophrenia Fit?

On the Mental Health Spectrum, Where Does Schizophrenia Fit?

Over the past few years, there has been a major shift in the ways we talk about mental health. Stories go viral about companies putting mental health first, influencers across social media post about ...

16 Feb 202255min

Inside the Hallucinations of Schizophrenia

Inside the Hallucinations of Schizophrenia

What immediately comes to mind when you think of schizophrenia? Most people would say hallucinations. Hallucinations, at least according to pop culture, are the defining feature of schizophrenia. But ...

19 Jan 202256min

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