Dealing with the Trauma of Schizophrenia
From Inside Schizophrenia by Healthline Media
September 17, 2025 · 36 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the trauma associated with living with schizophrenia and features expert insights on managing these experiences.
The experiences of living with schizophrenia can be traumatic: hospitalizations, treatments, psychotic episodes. Even though the prevalence of comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people with psychosis varies from 11% to 52%, treatment for traumatic experiences is rarely prescribed to people with schizophrenia. In this episode, host Rachel Star Withers, a diagnosed schizophrenic, and co-host Gabe Howard discuss managing the trauma of living with schizophrenia and why it’s important. Our hosts welcome guest expert Dr. Hector Rodriguez, who is trained in psychiatry, trauma-informed care, and neuroimaging. He blends neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and lifestyle interventions to help people strengthen their minds and reclaim their power. Our guest, Dr. Hector Rodriguez, is trained in psychiatry, trauma-informed care, and neuroimaging. He blends neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and lifestyle interventions to help people strengthen their minds and reclaim their power. As the founder of The White Butterfly Psychiatry & Wellness, Dr. Hector works with individuals from all walks of life — with a special passion for those society has overlooked, marginalized, or…
People in this episode
Host: Rachel Star Withers
Guest: Dr. Hector Rodriguez
Topics covered
- schizophrenia
- trauma
- mental health
- PTSD
- neuroscience
- emotional intelligence
Keywords
- schizophrenia
- trauma
- PTSD
- mental health
- neuroscience
- emotional intelligence
- treatment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The White Butterfly Psychiatry & Wellness, Healthline Media
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