Are you curious about autism? Do you wonder about its relationship to mental health conditions? You are not alone, as autism is one of the top search terms on PsychCentral.com.
Common questions people ask are “Is autism a mental illness?” and “Are people with autism more likely to be violent or aggressive?” Today’s guest lives with autism spectrum disorder ... Show More
Apr 16
Why I Miss My Hallucinations with Kit Wallis aka SchizoKitzo
Most people think "hearing voices" would be a nightmare symptom of mental illness, but for some, it feels more like a friendship. In the medical world, hallucinations and delusions are symptoms to be eliminated. But for Kit Wallis, the reality of living with schizoaffective disor ... Show More
31m 18s
Apr 2
Rock Bottom to a Netflix Documentary: The Philly Captain Shares His Bipolar Journey
In 2012, Jon McCann was sitting in a car weeping and preparing to end his life. He was struggling with a failing marriage, alcoholism, and a recent bipolar diagnosis that he feared was a "death sentence." Fast forward to today, and Jon—better known as "The Philly Captain"—is the ... Show More
24m 38s
Mar 19
Mental Health Isn’t a Movie: Olivia Nash on Changing Hollywood’s Narrative
Most movies treat mental health like a plot twist—something dramatic, visible, and easily explained. But real depression and anxiety don’t work that way, and filmmaker Olivia Nash is determined to flip the script and show a more realistic portrayal. In this episode, host Gabe How ... Show More
20m 52s
Dec 2023
The Causes & Treatments for Autism | Dr. Karen Parker
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Karen Parker, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry and director of the Social Neurosciences Research Program at Stanford University School of Medicine. We discuss the biology of social connections and bonding in babies, children and adults. Dr. Parker e ... Show More
2h 51m
Aug 2023
465- An Open Conversation with Temple Grandin – Autism Expert, Author, and Scientist
<p>Temple Grandin, Ph.D., a prominent author, scientist, and esteemed professor at Colorado State University, talks about her journey growing up with autism in an era when children were routinely institutionalized following a diagnosis — and what helped her to follow her passions ... Show More
1h 2m