Episode 3: Trauma and psychosis

TW: This episode contains content that may be upsetting or triggering to some audiences, including discussion of eating disorders, trauma and severe mental illness. In this episode, host Dr Alix Woolard is joined by Tara Auty, who is receiving inpatient care in the United Kingdom. Tara is a close friend of a producer on this show, and shares her experience of living with psychosis and navigating a fragmented mental health system. Next, Alix speaks to Telethon Kids Institute researcher Zoe Waters. Zoe, who is completing a PhD at the University of Western Australia, discusses the leading risk factors for psychosis, and how we can better care for people experiencing it in our lives. If this episode has caused you distress, please reach out to a loved one or call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Embrace is supported by its principal partner, Rio Tinto.