Dr. Ira Glick is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University Medical Center, where he has served as director of the Schizophrenia Research Clinic. On this episode, he discusses his research journey, which began in the 1960s and followed a shift from psychoanalysis to biological psychiatry. He addresses the broken social safety net for schizophrenia patients, including the controversial topic of treating some patients against their will, as well as the challenges of medication adherence, and the stigma surrounding severe mental illness. 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Evolution of Schizophrenia Treatment 04:34 Science Behind Schizophrenia Medications 07:39 Addressing the Public Health Challenges of Schizophrenia 11:15 Stigma and Misunderstanding of Severe Mental Illness 21:44 Innovative Treatment Approaches and the Future of Schizophrenia Care 31:36 Importance of Public Health Interventions and Political Will 35:45 Closing Remarks and Future Directions Visit our website for more insights on psychiatry. Podcast producer: Jon Earle