Impulsive thoughts to harm yourself or others, confusing delusional thoughts, thoughts commanding you to do things — all of these are terrifying to experience. A breakdown in the thought process is a hallmark of schizophrenia. When does an intrusive thought become delusional and something a person might act upon? If a person has disturbing violent thoughts, ... Show More
Dec 17
Inside Your First Psych Evaluation for Schizophrenia
Many people manage symptoms of serious mental illness but hesitate to seek help. Fear, embarrassment, and uncertainty about what actually happens during a psychological assessment can keep someone from taking that crucial first step. In this episode, host Rachel Star Withers (who ... Show More
38m 48s
Nov 19
AI Therapy and Schizophrenia: What’s Possible (and What’s Not)
The integration of artificial intelligence, AI, in mental healthcare holds promise for enhancing treatments, diagnosing, personalizing care, and more. An emerging new use of AI is in therapy, but is it ready for schizophrenia?
In today’s episode, host Rachel Star Withers, a diag ... Show More
45m 18s
Aug 2019
Gabe Howard on Mental Illness
Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer, speaker, and host of the weekly Psych Central show who lives with bipolar and anxiety disorders. His new book, Mental Illness Is an A-Hole – And Other Observations, is what he and Eric discuss in this episode. You’ll be captivated by Gabe’s ... Show More
52m 3s
May 2023
The Best Mental Health Insights from Past Guests (Bonus Episode)
In honor of mental health awareness month, we want to welcome you to the first ever Inside Mental Health podcast clips show. Listen now to hear some great insights from some of the best guests of the past year. Featuring clips from Jennette McCurdy, Alanis Morissette, Wil Wheaton ... Show More
29m 7s
Dec 2023
are mental disorders brain diseases ‘in waiting’? [preview]
<p>In this thought-provoking episode, join me as we dive deep into the biopsychosocial model, critically examining the prevailing claims that label mental health conditions as brain diseases. In this preview of a premium epiosde, we’ll navigate the complex landscape of mental hea ... Show More
18m 10s
<div data-pm-slice="1 1 []" data-en-clipboard="true">Hello, friends! I hope you're all doing great.</div> <div> </div> <div>In today's episode, we dive into the following awesome listener questions:</div> <div> </div> <div>Our first question comes from a concerned parent whose so ... Show More