Parallel Realities: Recent Episodes
Canadian Consortium for Early Intervention in Psychosis (CCEIP)
Welcome to Parallel Realities: The 3-part podcast about early psychosis told through the stories of young people and families who have experienced it. 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. Parallel Realities is an engaging, informative, hopeful but realistic perspective on psychosis for anyone wanting to learn more about this often misunderstood condition.
Parallel Realities is brought to you by The Canadian Consortium For Early Intervention in Psychosis, in partnership with the Early Psychosis Intervention Ontario Network and the Schizophrenia Society of Canada. Parallel Realities was produced by Brian Cooper, Ilyas Khamis and Anthony Fragomeni. Hosted by Brian Cooper with Lived Experience Consultation by Ilyas Khamis and Technical Production by Anthony Fragomeni.
If you have any questions, would like to connect with the producers or would like to learn more about the project, please connect with the CCEIP at admin@epicanada.org.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.