In this episode, we sit down with Joe Pierre, M.D., a Health Sciences Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UCSF, and the Unit Chief of the Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital Adult Inpatient Unit. He has considerable experience working with individuals that suffer from psychotic disorders, substance abuse issues, and those with “dual diagnosis”. He is also a primary contributor to clinical trials in schizophrenia and early intervention for young persons at high risk for psychosis.  Joe is both intrigued and challenged by schizophrenia – and he is on a mission to better understand it so that those suffering from it can live more comfortably… Join in now to uncover: The types of symptoms that are associated with schizophrenia.  How schizophrenia changes the essential part of who you are.  Why schizophrenia can onset at certain ages.  Medications that can be used to mitigate the challenges of schizophrenia. To learn more about Joe and his work, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C