Evolution of Schizophrenia Treatment

Evolution of Schizophrenia Treatment

Schizophrenia has been around since the dawn of time but actually treating it has only been around the past 100 years. In this episode host and schizophrenic Rachel Star Withers takes you through the dark and disturbing evolution of schizophrenia treatments. From systematic euthanasia to hydrotherapy, electroconvulsive therapy to the infamous lobotomy. Were these doctors "mad scientists" torturing the mentally ill or were they the only ones trying to help a population of people seen as a burden? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Crisis in Schizophrenia: What to Do First

Crisis in Schizophrenia: What to Do First

The intersection of schizophrenia and an acute mental health crisis typically involves a profound, overwhelming disruption of cognitive processing, emotional stability, and grasp on reality. During th...

15 Juli 50min

Bonus: Avoiding Caregiver Burnout: Supporting a Mentally Ill Loved One

Bonus: Avoiding Caregiver Burnout: Supporting a Mentally Ill Loved One

Sometimes, you are so consumed by caring for a loved one with a serious mental illness, like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, that taking a moment for yourself feels like a betrayal. In this episode...

24 Juni 22min

Systemic Failures Leading to Tragedy with Schizophrenia

Systemic Failures Leading to Tragedy with Schizophrenia

Treating schizophrenia in America is often described as a broken system, not because of a lack of medical knowledge, but due to structural and policy failures. The failures of these systems has create...

17 Juni 47min

How Peer Support Improves Schizophrenia Outcomes

How Peer Support Improves Schizophrenia Outcomes

Whether you've been diagnosed with schizophrenia or you're supporting someone living with the condition, connecting with others who understand schizophrenia can be a great help. Talking to those who a...

20 Maj 45min

Headlines of Horror: Schizophrenia Portrayals in News Media

Headlines of Horror: Schizophrenia Portrayals in News Media

“Paranoid schizophrenic admits to attacking dog walker.” When we watch a horror movie, we know the “madman” on screen is a work of fiction. But when the nightly news leads with a diagnosis to explain ...

15 Apr 40min

What Do I Say? Communication Strategies for Schizophrenia

What Do I Say? Communication Strategies for Schizophrenia

“How do I talk to my loved one?” It is the most frequent question the show receives. In this episode, host Rachel Star Withers (who lives with schizophrenia) and co-host Gabe Howard dive deep into the...

18 Mars 50min

Bonus: A Personal Interview with Our Host Who Lives with Schizophrenia

Bonus: A Personal Interview with Our Host Who Lives with Schizophrenia

How does a woman with schizophrenia manage life as an entertainer, stuntwoman, and “Inside Schizophrenia” podcast host, all while managing a severe mental illness? In this bonus episode (that original...

10 Mars 27min

Expressing Your Schizophrenia Journey

Expressing Your Schizophrenia Journey

Living with schizophrenia is traumatic — full stop. Hallucinations, delusions, hospitalizations, lost relationships, and stigma can fracture how you see yourself and the world. But how do you process ...

18 Feb 49min

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