Psychosis Journey (E1) - Onset

In this episode, Terry and Em, alongside occupational therapist Kelly Sward, share practical insights and tips on building supportive environments for a smoother transition back into work and school after psychosis. 

In this episode, guests speak about their experiences with both early and more intense substance use leading up to developing psychosis. Our expert explains the impact of cannabis use on young people and the role substance use plays in the development of psychosis.   

In this episode, stories wrap up as guests explain how they began to recover from psychosis and share their thoughts and insights on why people use, how to support yourself or someone you care about, and lessons for recovery. 

In this episode, young people and families speak about the pathways to care for their psychosis and what it's like to receive diagnosis and treatment.  Experts will speak to treatment, diagnosis, early psychosis services, factors impacting recovery.

In the final episode, young people, families and physicians speak about what recovery means to them, what supports recovery, changes they feel are needed and advice for young people and families.

In this first episode, young people and families speak about the onset of symptoms and its significant impact on their lives.  Our experts will speak to the basics of what psychosis is and what it isn't.