Parents of Children With Mental Illness

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Parents of Children With Mental Illness

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Sep 19, 2019

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In the US, fewer than 100 kids per year are diagnosed with very early onset schizophrenia. Chrisa Hickey, founder of the Parents Like US Club, walked this road with her son, Tim, who is now 25 years old. Listen in as Chrisa describes her family’s journey through childhood schizophrenia and how she became an advocate for other parents like herself.

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Sep 19, 2019

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Award-winning weekly podcast that approaches psychology and mental health in an accessible way. Listen as our host Gabe Howard speaks candidly with experts, celebrities, and other notables to break down complex topics into simpler terms.

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