Are People With Psychosis Dangerous? | Ep 2 Mindful Dialogues by IMH

Of all mental health conditions, schizophrenia is one of the least understood and least recognised in Singapore. Sensational news headlines can reinforce the stereotype that people living with the condition are violent and a danger to others. In this episode of Mindful Dialogues, author Margaret Ong shares her experience of learning how to cope with becoming the primary caregiver to her husband with schizophrenia. Together with Dr Swapna Verma and host Lee Kai Yi, the trio discusses ways in which the media influences public perception of mental illness, and how we can play a part in educating and instilling hope in those around us.
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01:02 - Are psychosis and schizophrenia the same?
02:31 - What paranoia and detachment from reality can look like
07:08 - Why is there a treatment gap when it comes to seeking professional medical help for schizophrenia?
08:56 - Margaret took 9 months from the onset of her husband's symptoms to seek medical help
10:52 - Margaret's 3 step-process of elimination to find out the cause of her husband's distress
13:00 - Self-stigma and shame about the symptoms of schizophrenia
14:55 - Making the decision to bring her husband on business trips
18:04 - A psychotic episode surfaced during a family trip to Sarawak, Malaysia
20:15 - Is there a right way to react to someone experiencing a hallucination?
21:49 - Public perception of mental illness in Singapore
22:18 - What role does the media play in stigmatising mental illness?
25:25 - What makes a person with schizophrenia a danger to the public?
27:41 - What influences the subject matter of one's delusions or hallucinations?
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About Mindful Dialogues
In IMH's first ever podcast, we discuss mental health issues closest to the hearts of people of Singapore. Tune in to hear real stories and discussions with mental health experts, caregivers, and persons with lived experience. Join us as we spark important conversations on mental health, lend support to those in recovery and empower listeners to make positive changes in life. Pull up a chair and take a seat. Let’s navigate these complex issues together!
This first season is hosted by principal medical social worker, Lee Kaiyi. As a medical social worker with IMH for over 10 years, Kaiyi ​has helped caregivers and patients navigate their journey to wellness with the support of various community resources. Kai Yi is also a mental health advocate in her own time, educating others on how to be sensitive towards those silently going through challenges and helping them build healthy relationships. She is also passionate about music for its healing and cathartic effects on those who face difficulty verbalising their feelings.
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Thanks for sharing Margaret :)