Dr. Ira Glick is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University Medical Center, where he has served as director of the Schizophrenia Research Clinic. On this episode, he discusses his research journey, which began in the 1960s and followed a shift from psychoanalysis to biological psychiatry. He addresses the broken social safety net for schizophrenia patients, including the controversial topic of treating some patients against their will, as well as the challenges of medication adherence, and the stigma surrounding severe mental illness.
00:00 Introduction
00:49 Evolution of Schizophrenia Treatment
04:34 Science Behind Schizophrenia Medications
07:39 Addressing the Public Health Challenges of Schizophrenia
11:15 Stigma and Misunderstanding of Severe Mental Illness
21:44 Innovative Treatment Approaches and the Future of Schizophrenia Care
31:36 Importance of Public Health Interventions and Political Will
35:45 Closing Remarks and Future Directions
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