Coursera Spring Sale
40% Off Coursera Plus Annual!
Grab it
Explore the complex reality of psychosis in this 46-minute podcast episode featuring Dr. Jacob Ballon, founding co-director of Stanford Medicine's Inspire Clinic, and Shannon Pagdon, a doctoral student and peer counselor who advocates for those living with psychosis. Delve into the fundamental question of what psychosis actually is, examining how it affects three out of every hundred people at some point in their lives and challenging common misconceptions about this neurological condition. Learn about the experience of being unable to distinguish between dreams and reality, questioning one's own perceptions, and navigating a world where trust in sensory input becomes compromised. Discover insights from both clinical and lived experience perspectives as the guests discuss whether psychosis is something people can learn to manage and live with. Gain understanding of Stanford Medicine's innovative Inspire 360 Program and explore resources for demystifying psychosis, including research on the two key brain systems central to this condition. Access additional learning materials including articles on early psychosis diagnosis, treatment options, and personal stories from the Hearing Voices Network, while connecting with ongoing research at the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford.
