Episode 1: Early Psychosis - Why Catching It Early Changes Everything

Welcome to the very first episode of The Conn Job with Dr. Ann Conn.In this powerful debut, I sit down with Dr. Ashley Weiss, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, Program Director for Child Psychiatry at Tulane University, and a nationally recognized leader in early psychosis intervention.Dr. Weiss is the founder of EPIC New Orleans, an early intervention program for psychosis, and CALM New Orleans, a community mental health advocacy organization. Her work has reshaped the landscape of mental health care in Louisiana and brought hope to countless families.This episode is deeply personal for me, my own sons, Austin and Colin, suffered from psychotic illness. Their experiences, and the gaps in care that ultimately contributed to their loss fuel her mission to illuminate the realities of psychosis, challenge stigma, and advocate for better systems of care.In this episode, you’ll hear:Dr. Weiss’s path into child and adolescent psychiatryUnderstanding psychosisThe origin story of EPIC New OrleansCALM New Orleans: Reducing stigma and increasing awarenessWhy the U.S. is behind on early psychosis care and what’s changingChanging the trajectory of serious mental illnessThe urgent need for community mental health careConnect further with Dr Ann Conn:Website: https://www.annconnmd.comRegister for my free webinar: Reversing Chronic Migraine: Your Path to Real Recovery Starts Here: https://annconnmd.mykajabi.com/PreventingandReversingChronicMigraineLearn At Pinnacle & Earn CME: https://learnatpinnacle.com/educationSubscribe to newsletter: https://annconnmd.activehosted.com/f/7 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@annconnmdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annconnmd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574820459419