Episode #19 What is the Schizophrenic Risk in a Pandemic?

Published: April 22, 2020, 4:02 a.m.

Is that person going to hurt me?\xa0 They are acting really weird. I don\u2019t know what to do.\xa0 I\u2019m scared.

Individuals with Schizophrenia may experience psychotic episodes when exposed to extreme stress.\xa0 The first occurrence usually doesn\u2019t happen until adulthood.\xa0

This Pandemic is piling on stress in ways we haven\u2019t experienced before.\xa0 We are already seeing folks in public experiencing psychosis, with heartbreaking consequences.

How can you minimize the risk of a psychotic episode?\xa0 What should you do if you find yourself in the presence of someone in the middle of one?\xa0\xa0

We\u2019ve got you taken care of with this week\u2019s special guest Dale Walsh.

Special Note: This episode is dedicated to Steven Taylor\xa0