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Oct 2022
46m 44s

Sawbones: Schizophrenia

Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroy
About this episode

Is schizophrenia the same as having a dissociative identity? Or anti-social disorder? Or being a murderer? No. No. All of these are wrong. Dr. Sydnee breaks down one of the most misunderstood and maligned mental illnesses and how our understanding of symptoms and treatment have changed over the years.

Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/

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