112 Schizophrenia: Recognizing the Early Symptoms
TRIGGER WARNING: Please note that this episode contains a discussion of suicide, self-injurious behavior, depression and/or reference of other mental health disorders that may act as triggers.
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No one expected it. How could you? I mean, he was doing so well. Taking the meds, socially engaged. Everything seemed fine….. But one day in February something went wrong. Dr. Colleen Kraft makes a second appearance on the podcast, but this time, she walks us through her very personal journey of how schizophrenia has affected her family as well as her, as a mother. It’s difficult to hear, but it’s something that will stay with you for a very long time. Dr. Elise Falluco, one of the foremost leading pediatric psychiatrists, helps shed light on this mental illness that 24 million people deal with every day. Our host, Dr. Lia Gaggino gets the hard truth to some hard questions. Listen in as 3 of the most accomplished medical professionals in the United States discuss this often-stigmatized mental illness, schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia:
Noun PSYCHIATRY
[00:30 -15:37] Opening Segment
[15:38 - 24:46] What are the early signs to look out for?
[24:47 - 34:16] How to Ask the hard questions
[34:17 - 59:13] What causes Schizophrenia?
[59:14 - 1:08:56] Closing segment Takeaway
You can reach Dr. Colleen Kraft
Instagram: @docmom3460
Linkedin: Colleen Kraft | LinkedIn
You can reach Dr. Elise Falluco
Linkedin: Elise Fallucco | LinkedIn
Resources:
Other episodes you may like:
Episode #13 Psychiatric consultation
https://cutt.ly/PsychiatricConsultation
Resources Mentioned in the Episode
Song lyrics mentioned by Dr. Kraft
“Song For Sandy” by Alela Diane
Song for Sandy - YouTube
Song lyrics mentioned by Dr. Kraft
“Mona Lisas & Mad Hatters” by Elton John
https://cutt.ly/MonaLisasMadHatters
Dr. David Kessler’s website
Grief.com - Help For Grief Because LOVE Never Dies
Podcast: Healing
https://cutt.ly/HealingWithDavidKessler
Tender Hearts Community
Tender Hearts (davidkesslertraining.com)
Key quotes for Twitter:
“When you're evaluating a teen with mood changes and low energy, don't forget to ask about psychosis and ideally, normalize it. Ask about it in a way that doesn't contribute to more stigma and shame” ... Dr. Elise Falluco
“33% of diagnosed schizophrenics are treatment resistant, but if that were 33% of CANCER patients, we would be demanding new and better treatment... Dr. Colleen Kraft
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