Episode 048: The Link Between Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorder ft. Dr. Xuan Stevens
Black Girls Have Anxiety TooShow Notes
Guess who's back! Licensed Psychologist and Black Girls Have Anxiety Too Regular, Dr. Xuan Stevens returns to the pod to talk about Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder. We get into the symptoms, the misconceptions and the genetic link between the two.
-------Special Guest: Dr. Xuan Stevens
Dr. Xuan Stevens is a board-certified licensed psychologist and the Program Director and founder for Ultimate Thinking Psychological Consultants. Dr. Stevens appears frequently on the podcast and is our invaluable "in-house" mental health professional!
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--------- References:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizoaffective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20354504
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adult-adhd/symptoms-causes/syc-20350878
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