Schiz and Giggles

Can our Schizophrenia Traumatize our Loved Ones?

Schiz and Giggles

Show Notes

It's hard to talk about, but the effect someone with mental illness has on those around them can be difficult to say the least. It's complicated, and sometimes messy, but it's real. So, this week on the podcast, Kody and Kit tackle this topic: how their schizophrenia spectrum disorders has affected those around them. Once again, hard to talk about... but important to acknowledge. Enjoy the episode and let us know what you think! If you're new here, welcome to Schiz & Giggles, a weekly podcast hosted by mental health advocates Kody Green and Kit Wallis that focuses on all things mental health through lived experience, humor, and a hint of science! Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: we are Schiz and Giggles on both platforms YouTube is @schizandgiggles for the video version of the podcast

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