Jacob Ballon

Join Dr. Jacob Ballon, a psychiatry expert and founding co-director of Stanford's Inspire Clinic, and Shannon Pagdon, a peer counselor with lived experience of psychosis. They explore the blurry line between dreams and reality and Shannon's journey through her first psychotic episode. Jacob debunks myths about psychosis and explains its clinical nuances, while Shannon shares her project, Psychosis Outside the Box, highlighting diverse experiences. They emphasize recovery-oriented approaches and the significance of peer support in navigating psychosis.