Welcome to
Parallel Realities
A podcast series about early psychosis told through the stories of young people, those who have supported someone who has experienced it, and experts in the field. Parallel Realities is an engaging, informative, hopeful but realistic perspective on psychosis for anyone wanting to learn more about this often misunderstood condition.
Parallel Realities is brought to you by the Canadian Consortium for Early Intervention in Psychosis, in partnership with the Early Psychosis Intervention Ontario Network and the Schizophrenia Society of Canada
If you have any questions, would like to connect with the producers, or would like to learn more about the project, please connect with EPI Canada at admin@epicanada.org.
Produced by: Brian Cooper, Ilyas Khamis and Anthony Fragomeni.
Hosted by Brian Cooper (Series 1 and 2) and Ilyas Khamis (Series 3), with Lived Experience Consultation by Ilyas Khamis and Technical Production by Anthony Fragomeni.
Series 1: Psychosis Journey
Meet Noah, Ilyas, and Neala as they share what it’s like
to experience psychosis and navigate recovery. You'll also
hear from family members, Neilen and Heidi, and clinicians like Dr. Howard Margolese and Dr. Sudhakar Sivapalan,
who bring a medical lens to the conversation.
Series 2: Cannabis and Psychosis
This two-part series explores the relationship between cannabis use and psychosis. Join Aaron and Meera as they share their experiences, alongside insights from Dr. Shahan Abidi on the clinical impact of cannabis on psychosis development and treatment.
Series 3: Cannabis and Psychosis
In this episode, Terry and M, 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.
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