Diagnosed with Schizophrenia at 12 years old | Interview with @SurvivingSchizophrenia

In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, schizophrenia advocate Kody Green (@schizophrenichippie) sits down with fellow advocate Stephen (@survivingschizophrenia) to discuss his experience with childhood-onset schizophrenia—a diagnosis that is extremely rare and often misunderstood. While Kody was diagnosed at 21, Stephen began experiencing symptoms and was diagnosed at just 12 years old. Together, they dive into the unique challenges of early-onset schizophrenia, the journey to diagnosis, and what it means to grow up navigating a serious mental health condition. This conversation sheds light on the importance of awareness, early intervention, and breaking stigma. 💬 Topics covered: What childhood schizophrenia looks like The rarity and complexity of early diagnosis Differences between adolescent and adult-onset schizophrenia Coping strategies, support systems, and recovery Advocacy and using your voice to help others If you found this video helpful, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations حول mental health and lived experiences. 📲 Follow Kody Green for more mental health advocacy: Instagram:   / schizophrenichippie   TikTok:   / schizophrenichippie   📘 Check out Kody’s book Minds Over Meetings: https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (insert full link) 🌐 Learn more about schizophrenia and find support: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org Hope for Schizophrenia: https://www.hopeforschizophrenia.com You are not alone. 💚