"Recovery Doesn't Mean Cured" | Two Decades of Schizoaffective Disorder

Jason Jepson was 19 when he had a psychotic break at an Army base in the Mojave Desert. He's 45 now, living independently, volunteering, writing a blog cited by academic journals, and traveling to Portugal with his family. His mother, Maye, is a trained counselor who became an expert in schizoaffective disorder overnight, started a Facebook group called Parenting Through Mental Illness, and trains law enforcement through NAMI on how to respond to mental health crises. Together, they join Kim Nash for a conversation that covers the full arc: diagnosis, crisis, the trust partner model, long-acting injectables, triggers, and why recovery doesn't mean cured, it means living.   CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to Mental Health Advocacy02:05 Jason's Journey: From Army Life to Diagnosis05:50 Understanding Schizoaffective Disorder10:03 The Role of Family in Mental Health14:12 Becoming a Trust Partner17:59 Advocacy and Community Engagement24:09 Navigating Law Enforcement and Mental Health29:47 Medication Management and Recovery34:02 Daily Routines and Coping Strategies38:13 Conclusion and Call to ActionCONNECT & RESOURCES📝 Jason's Blog: jasongepps.blogspot.com 👥 Facebook Group: Parenting Through Mental IllnessThe Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials📋 Community Survey: SurveyProduction: Podcast Mechanic