What Mental Illness Really Looks Like (Psychiatrist & Person With Lived Experience Speak Out)

What does mental illness really look and feel like when you take away the labels, myths, and stereotypes? In this powerful episode of HEARD, host Dr. Abigail Harding (Specialist Psychiatrist) brings together psychiatrist Dr. Edwin Frimpong Boakye Yiadom (Psychiatrist) and Ms. Sharon Doudo (Person With Lived Experience) for an open conversation about the real journey of mental health. Together, they explore what happens when the mind becomes unwell—from recognizing the first subtle changes in behaviour and emotions to addressing common misconceptions about recovery, diagnosis, and safety. If you or someone you love is navigating unseen struggles, this panel offers clinical insight, lived perspective, and hope for the path ahead. 👇 Share your thoughts or questions in the comments below. Let's break the stigma together! --------------------------------------------------- 👥 FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE: --------------------------------------------------- • Host: Dr. Abigail Harding (Specialist Psychiatrist) • Expert Guest: Dr. Edwin Frimpong Boakye Yiadom (Psychiatrist) • Guest Speaker: Sharon Doudo (Person With Lived Experience) --------------------------------------------------- 💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS: --------------------------------------------------- • Recognizing the earliest changes in thoughts, emotions, and behavior • How families can distinguish ordinary distress from serious mental health conditions • Why an accurate psychiatric diagnosis takes time • Debunking myths: Recovery, living a meaningful life, and safety --------------------------------------------------- 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT: --------------------------------------------------- Listen. Learn. Understand. Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to support mental health awareness! #HEARD #RealMentalHealth #PluviaAt1 #MentalHealthAwareness #Psychiatry #PersonWithLivedExperience #MentalHealthMatters