12.09.2020 - By Duncan Samarasinghe
In his mid twenties, Sam is dealing with psychosis and the onset of severe mental illness. Battling with the public stigma, Sam is looking to get his life back.
Music : Graduation – Dylan Sitts
#schizophrenia #psychosis #stigma
00:00:31: Introduction to the episode 00:00:42: Guest Introduction - Sam 00:01:44: Begin discussion on mental health journey 00:03:07: Discussing the healthcare system 00:04:15: Moving to Warwickshire and the transition process 00:06:53: Discussion on prognosis and current medications 00:10:02: Career prospects and future outlook 00:13:12: Community integration in mental health recovery 00:15:22: Impact of diagnosis on personal relationships 00:18:18: Family support during mental health journey 00:19:10: Experience of discrimination or societal ignorance 00:20:31: Discussing portrayal of mental health in the media 00:20:54: Discussion about mental health misrepresentation in media 00:22:23: Impact of media on social perceptions of mental health 00:23:21: Wrapping up the conversation and discussion about music preference 00:24:02: Ending notes and thanks
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