Dan is joined by Dr. Mahesh Menon, clinical associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia (UBC).

Dr. Menon shares his journey into psychology and mental health advocacy, discussing his early experiences with an NGO that supported homeless women with mental illness. Dr. Menon then explains the complexities of psychosis, including its symptoms, classifications, and the role of dopamine in the brain. Then, Dan and Dr. Menon discuss differences between delusions and hallucinations, the impact of substance use on mental health, and the age of onset for psychosis. 

Special Guest: Dr. Mahesh Menon

Cognitive Remediation Resources

The North American CBT for psychosis Network page

Links to a lot of helpful resources (video, books etc) related to psychotherapy for psychosis

Online Training Portal for Metacognitive Training (MCT) for Psychosis

Brain Fitness Games

Dr. Nicola Wright: Resources for treating psychosis

https://thebanyan.org/

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