Schizophrenia: When Plan A Crumbles and You Build an Army of Helpers

The day Maye Jepson's son called from a psychiatric hospital in California with a schizophrenia diagnosis, everything changed. Over 20 years later, she's transformed that fear into fierce advocacy—co-presenting Crisis Intervention Team training with Jason, founding Parenting Through Mental Illness, and giving parents the hope and practical tools they desperately need. From becoming a "trust partner" to knowing when to call the police, Maye shares what actually works when serious mental illness enters your family. CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS00:00 Navigating Mental Health Challenges06:28 The Journey Begins: Diagnosis and Initial Reactions12:41 Building a Support System18:38 Crisis Intervention and Law Enforcement Training20:10 Managing Schizophrenia: Treatment and Recovery26:15 The Importance of Community and Education32:00 Finding Hope and Moving ForwardCONNECT & RESOURCESConnect with Maye Jepson: Maye Jepson - Licensed Counselor (Master's Degree in Counseling), National Mental Health Advocate, NAMI Co-Presenter 📘 Facebook: Parenting Thru Mental Illness 📝 Jason Jepson's Writing: AmazonResources Mentioned:NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): NAMI.org - Parent support groups, educational programs, family-to-family courses, CIT training for law enforcement Mental Health America: mhanational.org - National organization providing mental health resources, screening tools, and advocacy Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training: Week-long specialized training for police officers on de-escalating mental health crises and working with individuals experiencing psychiatric emergencies NAMI South Carolina: namisc.org - State affiliate offering local programs and police department trainingThe Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials