Inside Schizophrenia: Impact of Schizophrenia in Minority Communities

Rates of psychosis are more strongly influenced by ethnicity and socioeconomic status than any other mental health condition. In this episode of Inside Schizophrenia host Rachel Star Withers, a diagnosed schizophrenic, and co-host Gabe Howard discuss the impact of schizophrenia in minority communities. Guest Sakinah “The Muslim Hippie” joins to share her experiences in mental health care. Highlights of “Impact of Schizophrenia in Minority Communities [01:00] The realization [02:08] Sociology definition of the word minority [04:30] The stats of mental health and minorities [09:00] Diagnosing differences [12:00] Is the medical community racially bias? [14:00] Two people, same symptoms but different diagnosis [15:40] The privilege of not having to worry [16:30] Two people, same diagnosis but different treatment [21:50] Guest Interview with Sakinah “The Muslim Hippie” Karen Michelle [32:00] Police intervention in the minority mental health community [39:35] What to do for someone who is suicidal [51:00] So what is the answer? About Our Guest Sakinah “The Muslim Hippie” – Karen Michelle Mental Health Advocate, Crisis Counselor, Speaker Sakinah (Karen) Kaiser, also known as The Muslim Hippie lives in Baltimore, MD where she is currently a writer and mental health advocate. She hopes to go back to a school for a degree in social work with a concentration in substance use disorders. www.Twitter.com/TheMuslimHippie www.Facebook.com/Sakinah.Karen   &...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Inside Schizophrenia Mental Health and Wellness Podcast Psychiatry Psychology Racism Stigma brain Mental Disorder Mental Illness Minorities Minority Populations Source Type: blogs