Anosognosia is Not Denial
Dr. Xavier Amador shows how to communicate with loved ones who do not agree that they are mentally ill.
Brené Brown on Empathy
A TED talk on how to listen with presence and compassion — essential guidance for caregivers supporting loved ones in crisis.
The Power of Vulnerability – Brené Brown
A profound TED Talk exploring how our loved ones view themselves. Brown explains that people who feel loved and connected believe they are worthy of love and belonging.
The Status and Failures of Treatment for Serious Mental Illness in Canada – Dr. Richard O’Reilly
Dr. Richard O’Reilly reviews the serious gaps in Canada’s treatment system for severe mental illness — essential insight for caregivers seeking reform and understanding.
Anosognosia - a state of disagreement about mental illness
In this video Dr. Jason Morrison discusses mental illness with a patient who has recovered from mental illness.
Podcast: Advocacy for Schizophrenia and Serious Mental Illness
The story of schizophrenia has too often been told through a lens of fear and misunderstanding. But that’s changing. Thanks to relentless advocates, awareness campaigns, and policy reform, stigma is being challenged and access to care is improving. But how do we join this fight? What does real advocacy look like — and where do we even begin?
In this podcast, host Rachel Star Withers, who lives with schizophrenia, and co-host Gabe Howard share their own advocacy journeys and break down the many ways you can make a difference.