Chris' Schizophrenia | Dr Syl's Analysis (Soft White Underbelly)

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlcXSl3J7rw&t=328s What should I react to next?

As a caregiver, I've had the opportunity to interact with people with schizophrenia. As a psych major, I will carry those connections with me into my career. It is very difficult to treat and they have such tormented daily lives. They cannot trust their own thoughts or perceptions, cannot tell fact from fiction. And they are so vulnerable to homelessness and drug use. We need to help and protect people with schizophrenia.

I enjoy your calm voice and your patient way of explaining things .you would be an ideal counselor & psychiatrist for bipolar & borderline PD

I used to work under psychiatrist at an inpatient facility and I have to say respectfully, you seem to have a great personality for this field. You have a natural calm presence and soothing voice. Not all of the psychiatrist that I’ve worked under were like this. I think you’re really going to help a lot of people in need. Thank you for your content!

my dad passed away from schizophrenia . He was 60 years old . I was put into foster care because both parents were schizophrenic and borderline. I’m lucky i don’t have schizophrenia but have had severe anxiety disorder my whole whole life ..

I am a psych student and I appreciate your content so much, particularly your use of terminology and application. It’s helping me understand the terminology so much more. I study remotely so it’s hard at times to engage with online lectures. You are delivering it in such an interesting manner, so thank you I appreciate it.

Educational, thank you. I do feel bad for this young man. The services in the US for mental health patients seems minimal to non existent. I fail to see how he had capacity to consent to this interview 😔

I used to work as a nurse at a high security forensic Psychiatric hospital in Melbourne, Australia. Definitely some amazing, intense and interesting memories from that role.

My son has schizophrenia. He's still struggling with it, we've tried so many different medications. Currently on 300mg clozapine. Still hoping for a better outcome. He's only 25. 😢 It's affected our entire family.

Thank you Dr Syl, another great reaction video, this was so educational. Chris was having so much difficulty during the interview but the interviewer Mark was so respectful and kind, offering signpost to further help and gently repeating their questions when Chris was distracted.

The way you speak is so gentle and genuine. Thank you for doing these videos, it helps me understand my family more with these kind of issues ❤

Hi from Prague. I'm a creativity and personal development coach. I just want to thank you for these videos. Inevitably, I come accross clients with deeper problems than time management or self-esteem and your insights help me be more aware of symptoms that might need a more serious treatment. I feel like my work is in the front line and I have the opportunity to perhaps catch something early on or refer people to specialists. I also appreciate your kindness and care, which is always particularly nice to see in a man. We need more people like you.

The follow up video is super interesting, I think Mark was contacted by his family

It’s devastating to watch this kid. I hope they find a way to help him.

Thank you Dr Syl for this analysis and Saying that schizophrenia is treatable and 60 percent have a good outcome. It's a serious illness but it doesn't mean we can't live a normal life with some help. I would trust you more than most psychiatrists I have seen

Thank you for your most informative video. I'm a great fan of the work Mark is doing in Soft White Underbelly. It's a great service, I think, to allow people who struggle to have a voice and to tell their stories. My compassion has multiplied, and my eyes have been opened.

The interviewer answered for him when he asked about childhood abuse. “There wasn’t any abuse or anything right?” I think most people would answer no, with the way that was phrased. With his dad being an alcoholic I bet there was some trauma there but he just agreed with the interviewer.

I watched the video when it was aired , very hard to watch, your video gives a great insight into what’s actually happening, thank you .. heartbreaking 💔

Great analysis. I watched all of Chris' interviews. And have seen him in another video , he was lined up to get food & he was wearing a suit. His behavior was the same , quiet & polite , distant. His dad & sister are interviewed by Mark, as they went to CA to try and find & get Chris help. In Marks latest video of Chris he is still on the streets, not taking his meds. I cant remember if he agreed to speak to father or go home. This is sad , a young man who is ill & his life its at risk. Hes been on the streets for a few yrs now. To me he seems likeable.

I'm so excited to find your channel! It is everything I'm interested in and you are great at observing and characterizing the symptoms he is experiencing.