In the final episode of our World Schizophrenia Day series, we revisit a deeply personal episode of Look Again. Host Faydra Aldridge shares her family’s journey with Schizophrenia.

Before her sister, Carissa Lynn, was diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Faydra thought it was something that happened to others. In this powerful episode, Faydra is joined by her mother, Linda, and they revisit the challenges and heartbreaking moments of a family living with the realities of severe mental illness.

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Resources:
Learn more about BCSS Family Support Groups
Listen to the “Look Again: Mental Illness Re-Examined” episodes touching on anosognosia:
The Truth Behind Psychiatric Medication
Hearing Voices

In the final episode of our World Schizophrenia Day series, we revisit a deeply personal episode of Look Again. Host Faydra Aldridge shares her family&rsquo;s journey with Schizophrenia. Before her sister, Carissa Lynn, was diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Faydra thought it was something that happened to others. In this powerful episode, Faydra is joined by her mother, Linda, and they revisit the challenges and heartbreaking moments of a family living with the realities of severe mental illness. Follow Look Again to be notified when our show returns with new episodes. Until then, share your thoughts with us <a href="https://form.jotform.com/250656126784261">here</a>.&nbsp;Leave a review so others can find our show. Resources: <a href="http://www.bcss.org/familysupportgroups">Learn more about BCSS Family Support Groups</a> Listen to the &ldquo;Look Again: Mental Illness Re-Examined&rdquo; episodes touching on anosognosia: <a href="https://www.bcss.org/lookagain/the-truth-behind-psychiatric-medication/">The Truth Behind Psychiatric Medication</a> <a href="https://wbcss.org/lookagain/hearing-voices/">Hearing Voices</a> <a href="https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/antipsychotic-medication"> </a><a href="https://3.basecamp.com/4058205/buckets/33536338/boosts/new?boost%5Bboostable_gid%5D=Z2lkOi8vYmMzL1JlY29yZGluZy84NDQxMTU2MTU4" data-controller="soft-keyboard" data-action="soft-keyboard#open"></a>

"Look Again: Mental Illness Re-Examined" is a groundbreaking podcast by the British Columbia Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) and supporting partners. Host Faydra Aldridge, CEO of BCSS, speaks with medical experts, families, and people with lived experience of mental illness to dispel myths and get to the truth. This podcast is for anyone whose life is touched by mental illness.

"Look Again: Mental Illness Re-Examined" is a groundbreaking podcast by the British Columbia Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) and supporting partners. Host Faydra Aldridge, CEO of BCSS, speaks with medical experts, families, and people with lived experience of mental illness to dispel myths and get to the truth. This podcast is for anyone whose life is touched by mental illness.

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