What is schizophrenia? Many of us have heard about it, either through mentions in books and movies or through other people. Sadly, these descriptions are often inaccurate, and lead to things like self-stigma in people who have schizophrenia, and to institutional bias. In this episode I discuss what schizophrenia is, its symptoms, and the stigma that the people who have it face.

Sources for Research:
Brut America Interview with Christopher Grant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbPt2m1eYoQ
Schizophrenia - Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizophrenia/symptoms-causes/syc-20354443
Schizophrenia - World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/schizophrenia
Schizophrenia Symptoms - WebMD: https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/schizophrenia-symptoms
7 Types of Delusions in Schizophrenia - Healthline: https://www.healthline.com/health/schizophrenia/types-of-delusions-in-schizophrenia#delusions-overview
Hallucinations - Healthline: https://www.healthline.com/health/schizophrenia-hallucinations
Causes of Schizophrenia - NHS UK: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/schizophrenia/causes/
Stigmatization of Schizophrenia - NIH: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9577666/
Stigma Around Schizophrenia - WebMD: https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/schizophrenia-stigma

Resources for Help:
New Journeys Program Info: https://www.hca.wa.gov/billers-providers-partners/program-information-providers/new-journeys-and-first-episode-psychosis
24/7 National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988
24/7 National Emergency Help Hotline: 911