#6 - Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Recovery, Wellbeing & Leadership

On this episode of the podcast, Jesse Bigelow talks about his experience growing up and how a relatively 'normal' upbringing could never have prepared him for the onslaught of mental illness and the development of schizophrenia. He describes the onset of his symptoms and how he went about getting help and how much he learned through the process of recovery. Jesse discusses what it is like to hear voices, how hallucinations work for people living with schizophrenia. What he went through to discover recovery and how he lives such a meaningful and fulfilling life. Jesse works as a peer support specialist for an inner city health program in Toronto. He is a recipient of the Transforming Lives award from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, he was the first peer support worker hired by the Canadian Mental Health Association York Region and he continues to be a wonderful role model for many people on their recovery journey. Jesse is a truly inspiring human being and is a legend in the peer support and consumer survivor community in Toronto. Disclaimer Professional medical care and psychotherapeutic services are not offered on this Youtube channel. It is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such condition Seeking professional support is encouraged if you think you have an issue and that you want help.