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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Disclosing a Schizophrenia Diagnosis

Disclosing a Schizophrenia Diagnosis

If you live with schizophrenia, then disclosing that diagnosis is a decision you’re going to have to make multiple times throughout your life. But, do you have to? What are the pros and cons of disclo...

15 Des 202157min

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Schizophrenia

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Schizophrenia

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a proven treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions and emotional struggles, but many times is not used for treating schizophrenia. Schizophrenia’s symptoms...

17 Nov 202149min

Virtual Reality for the Treatment of Schizophrenia

Virtual Reality for the Treatment of Schizophrenia

Virtual reality has moved beyond gaming and is an emerging technology in the treatment of schizophrenia and potentially in shaping the portrayal of this mental health condition for younger generations...

20 Okt 202156min

Technology and Managing Schizophrenia

Technology and Managing Schizophrenia

From smartphones to tablets, apps, and health tracking devices, technology has the ability to change the way schizophrenia is treated and challenge dated thoughts on how people with schizophrenia use ...

15 Sep 202157min

The Role Psychologists and Psychiatrists Play In Treating Schizophrenia

The Role Psychologists and Psychiatrists Play In Treating Schizophrenia

A psychologist and psychiatrist are both mental health professionals who can treat schizophrenia. But what’s the difference? Both specialities are commonly referred to as doctors and confusion often r...

18 Aug 202156min

Traveling with Schizophrenia

Traveling with Schizophrenia

Flight delays, crowded airports, hotel reservations, jet lag... Travel is stressful for everyone, but especially people with schizophrenia. Host Rachel Star Withers and co-host Gabe Howard discuss the...

21 Jul 202153min

Transitioning Out of Pandemic Mode

Transitioning Out of Pandemic Mode

We’ve all been through a lot in the past year. The global pandemic has been rough on everyone, and those living with schizophrenia have had some unique challenges. But necessity is the mother of inven...

16 Jun 202151min

Unpacking the Stigma of Schizophrenia

Unpacking the Stigma of Schizophrenia

The main three stigmas of schizophrenia are: People with mental illness are violent and need to be feared. They have childlike perceptions of the world that should be marveled. They’re responsible ...

19 Mai 202155min

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