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S5E3: Surviving Schizophrenia: A Family's Journey Through Childhood-Onset Psychosis

S5E3: Surviving Schizophrenia: A Family's Journey Through Childhood-Onset Psychosis

Update: 2024-11-20
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In this emotional episode, host Faydra Aldridge speaks with Stephen and his parents about Stephen’s experience with childhood-onset schizophrenia. Diagnosed at age 12, Stephen recounts the onset of symptoms, from debilitating headaches to delusions and memory lapses, and his eventual hospitalization. His parents share their perspectives on watching their son fall into psychosis, the difficulties in finding a diagnosis, and the emotional toll on their family. The episode explores the challenges of navigating a severe mental illness at a young age, the impact on family dynamics, and the importance of early intervention and support in mental health care.

Resources:
Stephen's YouTube Channel: Surviving Schizophrenia

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S5E3: Surviving Schizophrenia: A Family's Journey Through Childhood-Onset Psychosis

S5E3: Surviving Schizophrenia: A Family's Journey Through Childhood-Onset Psychosis

BC Schizophrenia Society