Episode 10 – Aaron from Birmingham, UK

Interview with a schizophrenic

English - May 26, 2020 17:50 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MB
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Previous Episode: Episode 9 – Shannon from Southend, UK

Next Episode: Episode 11 – Ed from Tennessee, USA

Aaron was diagnosed schizophrenic in 2019 following a hospital section. He is dealing with severe psychosis as a young man, and is looking to start university next term.

#schizophrenia #hallucinations #stigma

00:00:31: Introduction of Episode

00:00:58: Aaron's Mental Health Journey Begins

00:02:12: Describing the Hospital Experience

00:04:01: Discussion on Effects of Weed

00:05:10: Aaron's Transition After Hospital

00:07:45: Diagnosis Shift from Psychosis to Schizophrenia

00:10:45: Friends and Family Reaction to Aaron's Condition

00:13:04: Aaron's Future Plans on Starting His Own Business

00:14:07: Challenges Working with Schizophrenia

00:17:06: Media Representation and Stigma Against Schizophrenia

00:20:53: Coping Strategies and Activities at Home

00:21:21: Coping strategies and supporting friends with schizophrenia

00:22:49: Wrapping up discussion

00:22:53: Music preference discussion

00:23:19: Closing remarks

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