Families Impacted by Schizophrenia

  Schizophrenia does not just affect the person with schizophrenia, but their families, also. This episode of Inside Schizophrenia explores the family relationships impacted by schizophrenia, both immediate and extended.  Two guests join us. The first is Chrisa Hickey, who is the mother of an adult son with schizophrenia and started an online site for parents of children who have a severe mental illness. The other guest, interviewed by co-host Gabe Howard, is Janel Star Withers, mother of host Rachel Star Withers. Janel shares her experiences with raising a schizophrenic daughter.  Host Rachel Star Withers, a diagnosed schizophrenic, and co-host Gabe Howard delve into these intense subjects in this episode of Inside Schizophrenia.  Highlights from “Families Impacted by Schizophrenia” Episode [02:00] How people with schizophrenia can be viewed as a burden [08:00] The family is painted as heroes to the outside world [10:01] How physical illnesses are viewed differently than mental [11:22] Interview with Chrisa Hickey, mother of a son with schizophrenia [13:00] What it means to be an adoptive parent [17:30] Chrisa’s biggest fear for her son [24:37] Adoptive son, no my son [35:31] Interview with Janel Star Withers, host Rachel’s mother [44:19] Janel’s advice for parents who find out their child has schizophrenia [55:49] Brother/sister relationship About our Guests Chrisa Hickey is an eCommerce and digital marketing professional, blogger and mental healt...
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