People with schizophrenia are at a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes than the general population. Diabetes is seen in 1 in 5 people with schizophrenia. Metabolic syndrome occurs in 1 in 3 people with schizophrenia.
What is causing these physical illnesses in people with schizophrenia? Is this just due to our lifestyle factors? How significant a role ... Show More
Sep 17
Dealing with the Trauma of Schizophrenia
The experiences of living with schizophrenia can be traumatic: hospitalizations, treatments, psychotic episodes. Even though the prevalence of comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people with psychosis varies from 11% to 52%, treatment for traumatic experiences is ra ... Show More
35m 35s
Sep 3
Bonus: What Schizophrenia Hallucinations Really Feel Like
For individuals living with schizophrenia, the world can be populated by voices, visions, or other sensory experiences that are intensely real yet imperceptible to others. These hallucinations, which are a defining feature of schizophrenia, are not mere figments of imagination bu ... Show More
30m 42s
Aug 20
How Age and Gender Affect Schizophrenia Symptoms
Schizophrenia may develop in people of all ages, and the early signs of the disorder vary greatly from person to person. While the symptoms are the same, the presentation of them can change due to age of onset, gender, and severity. Host Rachel Star Withers, a diagnosed schizophr ... Show More
48m 36s
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
46m 59s
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
28m 37s
May 2022
5 Steps To Boost Your Mental Health | Lori Gottlieb
In today’s episode, we cover mental health with Lori Gottlieb. Lori is a psychotherapist in Los Angeles, co-host of the podcast Dear Therapists, and the author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone.Mental health is a priority now more than ever, so what are the overlooked signs tha ... Show More
1h 3m