Look Again: Mental Illness Re-Examined – Details, episodes & analysis

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Look Again: Mental Illness Re-Examined

BC Schizophrenia Society

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/33d. Total Eps: 44

"Look Again: Mental Illness Re-Examined" is a groundbreaking podcast by the British Columbia Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) and supporting partners. Host Faydra Aldridge, CEO of BCSS, speaks with medical experts, families, and people with lived experience of mental illness to dispel myths and get to the truth. This podcast is for anyone whose life is touched by mental illness.

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🇨🇦 Canada - mentalHealth
02/02/2025
#95
🇨🇦 Canada - mentalHealth
25/01/2025
#79
🇨🇦 Canada - mentalHealth
24/01/2025
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https://psychiatry.ubc.ca/person/mahesh-menon/
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https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Common-with-Mental-Illness/Anosognosia
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXxytf6kfPM
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR5_ez7c5rhC6mIpcs6tAWg
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https://www.youtube.com/livingwellwithschizophrenia
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2399817/
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29179576/
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S5E6: Push/Pull: Caring for a Sibling with Schizophrenia

Season 5 · Episode 6

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 • Duration 30:15

In this deeply personal episode of Look Again: Mental Illness Re-examined, author of Mad Sisters, Susan Grundy, shares the powerful story of her sister's battle with schizophrenia. As Susan recounts her experience growing up alongside her sister, she reflects on the complex dynamics of caregiving, sibling relationships, and the profound impact of mental illness on families. With raw honesty, Susan explores the challenges of navigating her sister's diagnosis, the misunderstandings that arise, and the delicate balance of love, fear, and hope. Through this moving conversation, Susan offers a rare and important perspective on schizophrenia and the often-overlooked struggles of family members.

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S5E6: Re-visited: In Conversation with Kody Green on mental illness and social media

Season 5 · Episode 6

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 • Duration 31:12

This is a re-release of the season four premiere of Look Again, “Beyond the Selfies: Social media's influence on mental illness stigma.” Kody Green is a motivational speaker, content creator, and author who was diagnosed with Undifferentiated Schizophrenia at 28 years old.

In this episode, Kody talks with Faydra about becoming a 'Mental Illness Social Media Influencer.’ The conversation touches on coping mechanisms, medications, and the power of humour. Revisit this insightful discussion about the link between digital platforms and mental illness.

Kody Green’s book Mind Over Meetings can be ordered through his website. You can also follow him @SchizophrenicHippie on Instagram and TikTok.

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S4E5: A Caregiver's Narrative: Loving someone with schizophrenia

Season 4 · Episode 5

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 • Duration 29:58

Being a caregiver to a person grappling with a serious mental illness like schizophrenia isn't easy. Schizophrenia is a complex and often misunderstood illness that affects those living with the illness as well as those who love and care for them. A caregiver's responsibility goes beyond mere physical care. Caregiving can take on many forms. On this episode of Look Again: Mental Illness Re-Examined, Paula Bomer shares her story about the complex realities some families face when a loved one has a serious mental illness. Paula's journey with her father's schizophrenia sheds light on the challenges, stigma, and the profound impact that serious mental illness can have on the whole family.

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S4E4: Hope on the Horizon: The scientific pursuit of a cure for mental illness

Season 4 · Episode 4

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 • Duration 33:16

In this episode, our discussion revolves around a controversial question: Can mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, be cured? We tackle that question and more with a distinguished guest, Dr. Daniel Weinberger, the director and CEO of the Lieber Institute for Brain Development. Together, we discuss the complexities of researching the sources of mental illness and the age-old nurture versus nature discussion. Driven by the pursuit of answers, we navigate the nuanced concept of 'curing mental illness,' covering genetic studies, cutting-edge research, and unexpected connections, like the intriguing role of the placenta. Brace yourselves for a journey into the unknown terrains of mental illness.

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Lieber Institute For Brain Development: https://www.libd.org/

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S4E3: Revolutionary Tool: Using virtual reality to treat psychosis

Season 4 · Episode 3

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 • Duration 25:03

Psychotic disorders are amongst the most severe and disabling of all mental disorders. In this episode, discover the ground-breaking world of Virtual Reality (VR) therapy for psychosis. Join Dr. Mar Rus-Calafell, a clinical psychologist and professor in Germany, as she explains how VR complements traditional therapies. Participants can explore immersive scenarios to learn skills to cope with auditory hallucinations, social difficulties, or cognitive challenges. Uncover the evolution of VR technology, its impact, and the hope it brings for mainstream healthcare integration. Dive into this episode to learn more about the potential VR has to help and empower those with psychosis.

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S4E2: The Insight and Mental Illness Link: Examining first episode psychosis intervention

Season 4 · Episode 2

Wednesday, January 17, 2024 • Duration 26:34

In this episode, we explore the critical theme of impaired insight in severe and persistent mental illness, known as anosognosia. Dr. Nicole DeTore, Director of Research at Massachusetts General Hospital, guides us through her groundbreaking research on early intervention services, particularly the NAVIGATE program, which offers hope for individuals experiencing first episode psychosis (FEP). Dr. DeTore reveals the program's principles, its international reach, and the indispensable role of family support. The episode delves into the symptoms of schizophrenia, and the nuanced concept of recovery. Join us in the conversation with Dr. DeTore as she shares her expertise around early psychosis intervention programs.

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Navigate: https://navigateconsultants.org

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S4E1: Beyond the Selfies: Social media's influence on mental illness stigma

Season 4 · Episode 1

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 • Duration 30:33

In the season 4 premiere of Look Again, our hosts delve into the relationship between mental health, mental illness, and social media with Kody Green, also known online as @SchizophrenicHippie. Kody shares his personal journey of being diagnosed with schizophrenia and the unanticipated role of becoming a 'Mental Illness Social Media Influencer' when he went viral on TikTok. The conversation touches on coping mechanisms, medications, and the power of humour. Join us for an insightful discussion about the link between digital platforms and mental illness.

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S4Look Again: Mental Illness Re-Examined Season 4 Trailer

Season 4

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 • Duration 01:42

Get ready for Season 4 of Look Again: Mental Illness Re-Examined. This season, we're diving deep into the 'big questions' that families can face during different stages of the mental illness journey. From recognizing initial symptoms to the pursuit of a diagnosis, navigating the complexities of symptoms to the search for effective treatment, and addressing the daunting task of dealing with serious mental illness.

Host Faydra Aldridge, CEO of the BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) along with co-host Melissa McKenna, Marketing and Communications Manager at BCSS, bring you personal stories of individuals living ‘close’ to schizophrenia or other serious mental illnesses—providing a unique and personal perspective. That's not all – we talk to experienced researchers and medical professionals across the globe who will shed light on the latest developments in the field.

As we unravel these narratives, we'll start to see how they're intertwined with broader questions about the social impact of mental illness and the role it plays in all our lives. The journey begins in the New Year on January 3rd. We invite you to join us. Stay tuned and hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

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S3E7: Bodies, Not Minds: Racism & Schizophrenia

Season 3 · Episode 7

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 • Duration 30:15

Does a person's race affect the treatment they may receive for a serious and chronic mental illness? As we have heard through our discussions with experts, people living with schizophrenia, and family members—conscious and unconscious biases can play a huge role in how a person is treated within the health care system. Multiple studies and reports have also illustrated that systemic racism influences access to, and the experience of, mental health care for racialized Canadians. The treatment of serious mental illness for racialized Canadians is a huge topic—not something that can be covered in only one episode—but we’re going to start the conversation today with Dr. Amy Gajaria, a clinician and Associate Director, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto.

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Dr. Amy Gajaria - Bio
What’s race got to do with it? A proposed framework to address racism’s impacts on child and adolescent mental health in Canada

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S3E6: Psych Meds: The Whole Story

Season 3 · Episode 6

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 • Duration 24:24

Like any prescription medication, Abilify, Risperdal, Clozapine, and other anti-psychotics have side effects. And like any medication, they are prescribed to help a person manage an illness. Anti-psychotics can help with a number of different illnesses, but often used to help manage a person's symptoms of schizophrenia, including paranoia, delusions and hallucinations. However, there’s a movement that wants to shift mainstream thinking away from using medication to manage the symptoms of a serious mental illness. It's encouraging people to accept and live with the symptoms of serious mental illness, symptoms like voices, hallucinations, and other symptoms. It’s a controversial topic and we’ve brought back a familiar voice from our first season – Dr. Diane McIntosh, Psychiatrist and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia. In this episode, we talk about the use of medications in treating serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia.

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Dr. Diane McIntosh - Bi o
Blindsided - Dr. Diane McIntosh's podcas t
Antipsychotic Selection Is Important for Reduced Nonadherence in Schizophreni a
Look Again Season 1, Episode 5: The Truth Behind Psychiatric Medication
Anti-Psychotic Medication - CAMH

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