Look Again: Mental Illness Re-Examined

Feb 05 2025 45 ep. 23 mins 109
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"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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S5E7: Studying Through Psychosis: A Scholarly Success Story

Feb 05 2025 29 mins  
Navigating post-secondary education is challenging, but for students living with psychosis, it can be an uphill battle. In this episode of Look Again: Mental Illness Re-examined, host Faydra Aldridge speaks with Anne Liao, who was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder during their university years. Anne shares their journey of resilience which started roughly 10-years ago at UBC,

S5Introducing PSYCHEDUP with Dr. Diane McIntosh

Jan 29 2025 28 mins  
SPECIAL FEATURE. This week, Look Again is excited to present this candid conversation from PSYCHEDUP, a new show that focuses on one mental illness each episode. In the premiere episode, host Dr. Diane McIntosh sits down with Olympic legend Silken Laumann, who captured the hearts of Canadians with her incredible resilience, rowing to a bronze medal in single sculls despite a devast

S5E6: Push/Pull: Caring for a Sibling with Schizophrenia

Jan 22 2025 30 mins  
In this deeply personal episode of Look Again: Mental Illness Re-examined, author of Mad Sisters, Susan Grundy, shares the powerful story of her sister's battle with schizophrenia. As Susan recounts her experience growing up alongside her sister, she reflects on the complex dynamics of caregiving, sibling relationships, and the profound impact of mental illness on families. With ra

S5Re-visited: In Conversation with Kody Green on mental illness and social media

Jan 15 2025 31 mins  
This is a re-release of the season four premiere of Look Again, “Beyond the Selfies: Social media's influence on mental illness stigma.” Kody Green is a motivational speaker, content creator, and author who was diagnosed with Undifferentiated Schizophrenia at 28 years old.In this episode, Kody talks with Faydra about becoming a 'Mental Illness Social Media Influencer.&r

S5E5: The Gut Brain Connection: Can Diet Influence Mental Illnesses?

Jan 08 2025 25 mins  
In this episode of Look Again: Mental Illness Re-Examined, host Faydra Aldridge dives into the fascinating connection between gut health and serious mental illness. Joined by Dr. Amedeo Minichino, a clinical academic psychiatrist at the University of Oxford, they explore how the trillions of bacteria in our gut, known as the microbiome, could influence brain function and play a key

S5E4: Cannabis-Induced Psychosis: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Dec 04 2024 20 mins  
In this episode of Look Again: Mental Illness Re-Examined, host Faydra Aldridge speaks with Dr. André McDonald, an epidemiologist and lead author of a groundbreaking study on cannabis use and psychotic disorders. They explore the alarming connection between cannabis use in teens and the risk of developing psychosis, particularly as THC potency has dramatically increased. Dr.

S5E3: Surviving Schizophrenia: A Family's Journey Through Childhood-Onset Psychosis

Nov 20 2024 36 mins  
In this emotional episode, host Faydra Aldridge speaks with Stephen and his parents about Stephen’s experience with childhood-onset schizophrenia. Diagnosed at age 12, Stephen recounts the onset of symptoms, from debilitating headaches to delusions and memory lapses, and his eventual hospitalization. His parents share their perspectives on watching their son fall into psychosis,

S5E2: Misdiagnosing Epilepsy as Schizophrenia: The Overlapping Symptoms

Nov 06 2024 26 mins  
Misdiagnosing epilepsy as schizophrenia can lead to devastating consequences, with patients receiving ineffective treatments for years. In this episode, Dr. Gibson Anugwom, resident psychiatrist from the Baylor College of Medicine, discusses the dangers of over-reliance on symptom-based diagnoses without thorough evaluations. We explore the need for better diagnostic tools, awarene

S5E1: Navigating Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia: Expert Insights with Dr. Diane McIntosh

Oct 23 2024 21 mins  
In this episode of Look Again: Mental Illness Re-examined, host Faydra Aldridge dives into the complex world of treatment-resistant schizophrenia—a condition where standard antipsychotic medications fail to alleviate symptoms like delusions and hallucinations. Joined by psychiatrist Dr. Diane McIntosh, they discuss why over 30% of those diagnosed with schizophrenia don't respond

S5Look Again: Mental Illness Re-Examined Season 5 Trailer

Oct 09 2024 1 mins  
In Season 5 of Look Again: Mental Illness Re-examined, host Faydra Aldridge is back to challenge what many of us think about serious mental illness. This season, she's discussing the potential links between diet, gut health, and mental illness, misdiagnoses and some new treatments being explored. She’ll explore stories of living with mental illness—from navigating relationships