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Episode 30 – Matt from Nebraska
Interview with a schizophrenic
English - March 02, 2021 17:37 - 32 minutes - 44 MBMental Health Health & Fitness Science Life Sciences schizophrenia psychosis stigma mind mental health anti-psychotics schizoaffective suicide Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Matt is 34 with a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia. The obtaining of suitable medication that is affordable in the USA is an issue that we discuss.
Music: Leave It All Behind – STRLGHT
#schizophrenia #medication #freehealthcare
00:00:30: Introduction and Welcome
00:01:09: Discussion on COVID-
00:03:10: Beginning of Mental Health Talk
00:03:38: Matt's Mental Health Journey
00:07:53: Discussion on Matt's Current Stability
00:13:11: Frustration with Medical Community Understanding
00:16:36: Disclosure at Work
00:17:49: Acceptance Diagnosis
00:19:19: Impact of Current Job
00:20:37: Changing work locations and adapting to work from home
00:20:58: Discussing the impact of COVID-
00:22:13: Techniques to help with health conditions: therapy, diet, exercise
00:23:10: Improving health: quitting smoking and drinking, starting a healthy lifestyle
00:24:15: Critiquing the healthcare system: insurance and medication cost issues
00:26:23: Discussing new potential medication methods: nasal sprays
00:27:44: Closing remarks and musical preferences
00:28:40: End of the interview
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