The Mind Exposed

In this episode, Adrian and Lila explore the complex relationship between borderline personality disorder and psychosis. They discuss how psychotic symptoms can present in individuals with borderline personality disorder, key differences from primary psychotic disorders, common diagnostic challenges, and evidence-based approaches to assessment and treatment. The conversation provides practical ins...

In this episode, we explore the unique clinical considerations surrounding psychosis and schizophrenia spectrum disorders in young men. From early warning signs and behavioral changes to the social and emotional pressures that can affect diagnosis and treatment, we examine why early intervention and individualized care are so important during adolescence and young adulthood. We discuss how symptom...

What happens when autism and schizophrenia share overlapping traits? In this episode, we dive into the complicated intersection of autism spectrum disorder, early psychosis, and schizophrenia, exploring how certain symptoms can blur diagnostic lines and impact people’s lives in very different ways. We discuss the early signs of psychosis, social and cognitive differences associated with autism, an...

In this episode, we explore the complex relationship between autism, early psychosis, and schizophrenia and why these conditions are sometimes misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or overlapping in important ways. We break down the similarities and differences in symptoms, discuss how early warning signs can appear, and examine the challenges clinicians face when diagnosing neurodevelopmental and psychoti...