In this second episode of our World Schizophrenia Day series, we revisit a controversial debate.

Anti-psychotics like Abilify, Risperdal, and Clozapine are often used to help manage a person's symptoms of schizophrenia, including paranoia, delusions and hallucinations. However, there’s a movement that wants to shift mainstream thinking away from using medication to manage the symptoms of a serious mental illness. It encourages people to accept and live with the symptoms of severe mental illness, such as delusions and hallucinations.

To help us navigate this hot-button dilemma, we talk to a Look Again recurring guest, Dr. Diane McIntosh, Psychiatrist and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia.

Follow Look Again to listen to insightful conversations like this one that examine the treatment of severe mental illness. Until then, share your thoughts with us here. Leave a review so others can find our show.


Resources:
Dr. Diane McIntosh - Bio
Blindsided - Dr. Diane McIntosh's podcast
Antipsychotic Selection Is Important for Reduced Nonadherence in Schizophrenia
Look Again Season 1, Episode 5: The Truth Behind Psychiatric Medication
Anti-Psychotic Medication - CAMH

In this second episode of our World Schizophrenia Day series, we revisit a controversial debate. Anti-psychotics like Abilify, Risperdal, and Clozapine are often used to help manage a person's symptoms of schizophrenia, including paranoia, delusions and hallucinations. However, there&rsquo;s a movement that wants to shift mainstream thinking away from using medication to manage the symptoms of a serious mental illness. It encourages people to accept and live with the symptoms of severe mental illness, such as delusions and hallucinations. To help us navigate this hot-button dilemma, we talk to a Look Again recurring guest, Dr. Diane McIntosh, Psychiatrist and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia. Follow Look Again to listen to insightful conversations like this one that examine the treatment of severe mental illness. Until then, share your thoughts with us here. Leave a review so others can find our show. Resources<a href="https://drdianemcintosh.com/about/">: Dr. Diane McIntosh - Bi</a><a href="https://drdianemcintosh.com/podcast/">o Blindsided - Dr. Diane McIntosh's podcas</a><a href="https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/antipsychotic-selection-is-important-for-reduced-nonadherence-in-schizophrenia">t Antipsychotic Selection Is Important for Reduced Nonadherence in Schizophreni</a><a href="https://www.bcss.org/lookagain/the-truth-behind-psychiatric-medication/">a Look Again Season 1, Episode 5: The Truth Behind Psychiatric Medicatio</a>n <a href="https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/antipsychotic-medication">Anti-Psychotic Medication - CAMH</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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