What is Schizophrenia? (Part 1)

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Sarah Gallup about schizophrenia: what it is, what it looks like, and the misconceptions about it.Join Sarah and Gabrielle as they delve into the intricate world of schizophrenia and delusional disorders in this episode. They debunk common myths, like the misconception that individuals with schizophrenia are violent, and stress the importance of understanding and validating their experiences. They explore both the positive and negative symptoms of these disorders, from hallucinations and delusions to apathy. They discuss the primary treatments including medication, cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis, and stress management techniques. They also emphasize the importance of mental health, the need to fight its stigma, and the value of seeking help when required. This episode offers invaluable insights into living with schizophrenia and the challenges faced in its treatment.Who is Sarah Gallup?Sarah is a former writing and literature instructor and current psychologist. She has earned a BA in French Studies, an MA in Rhetoric and Writing, an MA in Clinical Psychology, and a PsyD in Clinical Psychology. She currently hosts the new podcast Behind the Walls of the World’s Psychiatric Hospital and lives in California with her furry friends.You can find Sarah:On Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/sarah.gallupOn Facebook (group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/478648817700967/On Instagram # 1: https://www.instagram.com/leenielouwho/On Instagram # 2: https://www.instagram.com/behindthewallspod/On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drsaraheileenSarah has a podcast called "Behind the Walls of the World’s Psychiatric Hospitals"! Learn about the history and treatments of now-defunct asylums and hear the stories about the people who lived and worked there. We’ll explore some of the legends, lore, and spooky-ooky stories that live on. Listen to it here: https://behindthewallspodcast.buzzsprout.com/Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/dyD6vELYlWQRate this episode on IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt33078974/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.twitter.com/ASATS2013 On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com   Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal date of episode: February 11, 2023