Inside Schizophrenia: A Compassionate Exploration Of The Science And Treatment Of Mental Illness
Finding Genius Podcast
Richard Jacobs
4.4 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 23 March 2024
⏱️ 48 minutes
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Summary
Dr. Xavier Amador and Janet Hays join the podcast to discuss the intriguing topic of schizophrenia. How is it treated? What systemic barriers do patients face? These experts sit down to offer their comprehensive perspective on this complex mental illness – and all of the intricacies that come with it…
Dr. Amador is a world-renowned clinical psychologist and the founder of the LEAP Institute. As a leader in his field, he has written many books, published clinical research, and completed worldwide speaking tours surrounding the topics of schizophrenia, bipolar, and other disorders.
Janet Hays is a mental healthcare advocate and founder of the Healing Minds NOLA. Determined to make a difference, she supports policies and funding priorities that focus on evidence-based treatment and care programs for those struggling with mental health issues.
Join us now to learn about:
- Dr. Amador's personal relationship with schizophrenia.
- Why it can be difficult for schizophrenia patients to understand and accept their illness.
- The average span of time between diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia.
- What assisted outpatient treatment is, and why it is the most therapeutic way of doing intervention.
- Why many patients are so resistant to mental health treatment.
Whether you're seeking a deeper understanding of schizophrenia, grappling with its complexities firsthand, or simply interested in the intersection of science and practice in mental healthcare, this episode provides invaluable insights into a condition that affects millions worldwide.
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| 0:30.0 | This is the Finding Genius Podcast. |
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| 0:35.0 | Hello, this is Richard Jacobs with the Finding Genius Podcast. |
| 0:41.0 | I have two guests together, Dr. Javier Amador. |
| 0:44.1 | He's the founder of the Leep Institute and Janet Hayes. |
| 0:47.0 | She's the founder of Healing Minds, Noah, North Louisiana. |
| 0:50.6 | So we're going to be talking about the topic of schizophrenia, of which Dr. Amador unfortunately has a personal connection to which we'll talk about and not sure about Janet's connection to it, but I'm sure there is one. So welcome both of you. Thank you. Thank you. |
| 1:04.0 | Likewise. |
| 1:05.0 | Abier if we don't mind let's start with you tell me a bit about your background and you know what was your |
| 1:09.8 | encounter with schizophrenia? Well I've had countless encounters people in schizophrenia. Well, I've had countless encounters with schizophrenia. |
| 1:14.7 | I'm a clinical psychologist and did a research for 20 years at Columbia University in New York, |
| 1:20.3 | but really my most profound and life-changing experience with schizophrenia was when my older brother |
| 1:26.8 | Henry developed the illness when I was 21 years old and it was a real struggle. |
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