Parallel Realities – Real Stories About Psychosis
Parallel Realities is a 3-part podcast from the Canadian Consortium for Early Intervention in Psychosis about early psychosis, told through the stories of young people and families who have experienced it. Hosted by Brian Cooper, journey alongside Noah, Ilyas and Natalie, who tell their inspiring stories about what it was like to experience, receive treatment for, and recover from psychosis. You’ll also hear from two family members, Nicolle and Heidi, who have supported a loved one along their journey. Dr Howard Margolese and Dr Sudhakar Sivapalan will also explain things from a medical perspective along the way.
Psychosis Journey Episode 1: Onset
In this first episode, young people and families speak about the onset of symptoms and its significant impact on their lives. Our experts will speak to the basics of what psychosis is and what it isn’t.
Psychosis Journey Episode 2: Treatment
In this episode, young people and families speak about the pathways to care for their psychosis and what it’s like to receive diagnosis and treatment. Experts will speak to treatment, diagnosis, early psychosis services, factors impacting recovery.
Psychosis Journey Episode 3: Recovery
In the final episode, young people, families and physicians speak about what recovery means to them, what supports recovery, changes they feel are needed and advice for young people and families.
Cannabis & Psychosis Episode 1: Substance
In this episode, guests speak about their experiences with both early and more intense substance use leading up to developing psychosis. Our expert explains the impact of cannabis use on young people and the role substance use plays in the development of psychosis.
Cannabis & Psychosis Episode 2:
In this episode, stories wrap up as guests explain how they began to recover from psychosis and share their thoughts and insights on why people use, how to support yourself or someone you care about, and lessons for recovery.
All five episodes are available for download on the platforms below. Click to listen;