Jason Jepson was 19 when he had a psychotic break at an Army base in the Mojave Desert. He's 45 now, living independently, volunteering, writing a blog cited by academic journals, and traveling to Portugal with his family. His mother, Maye, is a trained counselor who became an expert in schizoaffective disorder overnight, started a Facebook group called Parenting Through Mental Illness, and trains law enforcement through NAMI on how to respond to mental health crises. Together, they join Kim Nash for a conversation that covers the full arc: diagnosis, crisis, the trust partner model, long-acting injectables, triggers, and why recovery doesn't mean cured, it means living.

CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction to Mental Health Advocacy
02:05 Jason's Journey: From Army Life to Diagnosis
05:50 Understanding Schizoaffective Disorder
10:03 The Role of Family in Mental Health
14:12 Becoming a Trust Partner
17:59 Advocacy and Community Engagement
24:09 Navigating Law Enforcement and Mental Health
29:47 Medication Management and Recovery
34:02 Daily Routines and Coping Strategies
38:13 Conclusion and Call to Action

CONNECT & RESOURCES

📝 Jason's Blog: jasongepps.blogspot.com
👥 Facebook Group: Parenting Through Mental Illness

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