All In The Mind - ABC Radio National   /     'My brain snapped': Harry's sudden psychosis

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Harry had been lucky. He'd never struggled with his mental health.Then, when he was 18, seemingly out of nowhere — he had his first psychotic episode.It was an abrupt change, with ripple effects across his family.Today, the shock of experiencing psychosis, why you're most likely to get it when you're young, and how you can recognise the signs and support a loved one.If you'd like to hear more about this topic, we have an episode called A musician processes her bipolar diagnosis.Extra resources:SANE AustraliaOrygenHeadspace

Summary

Harry had been lucky. He'd never struggled with his mental health. Then, when he was 18, seemingly out of nowhere — he had his first psychotic episode. It was an abrupt change, with ripple effects across his family. Today, the shock of experiencing psychosis, why you're most likely to get it when you're young, and how you can recognise the signs and support a loved one. If you'd like to hear more about this topic, we have an episode called A musician processes her bipolar diagnosis. Extra resources: SANE Australia Orygen Headspace

Subtitle
Harry had been lucky. He'd never struggled with his mental health. Then, when he was 18, seemingly out of nowhere — he had his first psychotic episode. It was an abrupt change, with ripple effects across his family. Today, the shock of experiencing
Duration
0:29:07
Publishing date
2025-02-02 04:00
Link
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/allinthemind/my-brain-snapped-sudden-psychosis/104522802
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  Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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