Episode 18: A Realistic Discussion about Schizophrenia w/ Linda Stalters & Michelle Hammer
March 18, 2021
Show Notes
On this episode of Students of Mind, Jayde takes extra care to walk us through her interview with Linda Stalters, founder of Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America as they discuss what schizophrenia is from a clinical standpoint and other related disorders. They discuss the diagnosis, the wide variety of “positive” and “negative” symptoms, possible causes and triggers, as well as how this illness is linked to certain neurological factors.
Jayde then sits down to chat with schizophrenia activist Michelle Hammer who shares her experience as someone living and thriving with schizophrenia. Michelle talks about what it was like moving through the world trying to hide her diagnosis and how things changed once she was open about it, how she relies on her support system as a mode of care, why she doesn’t discuss what medication she takes, and the harmful misconceptions about the disease. Overall, she provides an inside look into the realities of living with schizophrenia.
Episode Resources
Get affordable online therapy with Better Help: www.betterhelp.com/studentsofmind
NIMH RAISE study: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/schizophrenia/raise/index.shtml
www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org
Students With Psychosis: www.sws.ngo
Cannabis and Schizophrenia/Psychosis resources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/17/health/cannabis-marijuana-schizophrenia.html
https://www.everydayhealth.com/schizophrenia/marijuana-use-schizophrenia-risk-possible-link/
The Association Between Cannabis Use and Schizophrenia: Causative or Curative? A Systematic Review:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7442038/
Schizophrenia and the City Podcast:https://www.schizophrenic.nyc/schizophrenia-and-the-city/
Connect with our guest(s):
Follow Michelle:
www.schizophrenic.nyc
Instagram: @schizophrenic.nyc
Follow Linda:
www.sardaa.org
Email: linda.stalters@gmail.com
Connect with Students of Mind:
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Host Instagram: @jaydembarber
John Tyler (Music) Instagram: @johntylersounds
