Schizophrenia Society of York

Schizophrenia Society of York Schizophrenia Society of York is a platform at York University that spreads awareness about schizophrenia and humanizes individuals diagnosed with it.

💙 Duality of the Reality: Guest Speaker Highlight 💙Helene Cæcilie Mørck, born in Denmark, is an academic, choreographer,...
03/28/2025

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Helene Cæcilie Mørck, born in Denmark, is an academic, choreographer, and expert by experience. She studied at The Danish National School of Performing Arts in Copenhagen and The Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne. She holds a BA from The University of Southern Denmark and an MA from the University of Birmingham.

Having lived with schizophrenia since childhood, Cæcilie worked as a choreographer and dancer for twenty years before transitioning into academia. She frequently speaks at conferences and writes articles to help demystify schizophrenia and the altered states associated with the condition.

Currently, she is applying for a PhD with the working title Schizophrenia’s Invisible Voices: Enhancing Agency, Understanding, and Care in Schizophrenia through Art Interventions.

Join us this Saturday, March 29th at 4pm EST to hear from Suzanne and our other incredible guest speakers!

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💙 Duality of the Reality: Guest Speaker Highlight 💙Suzanne McKeag is a Clinical Psychology Master’s student at York Univ...
03/27/2025

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Suzanne McKeag is a Clinical Psychology Master’s student at York University under the supervision of Dr. Joel Goldberg. She studies biopsychosocial factors related to mental health and substance use. Her research on the experiences of family members of individuals with serious mental health conditions earned a Certificate of Excellence from the Canadian Psychological Association and has been published in academic journals.

Join us this Saturday, March 29th at 4pm EST to hear from Suzanne and our other incredible guest speakers!

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đź’™ Duality of the Reality: Guest Speaker Highlight đź’™Introducing our first guest speaker, Jason Jepsen! Jason grew up in V...
03/26/2025

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Introducing our first guest speaker, Jason Jepsen! Jason grew up in Virginia, but he now lives in Myrtle Beach, SC, where he advocates for those who have received a diagnosis of severe mental illness.

Jason was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder while he was enlisted in the United States Army. He began his mental health advocacy with NAMI, where he received peer-to-peer certification, and has since gone on to volunteer, helping veterans who have mental health issues. Jason also volunteers with the Share Network and Students with Psychosis.

Having obtained an Associate Degree from Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Richmond, VA, Jason’s true love is writing. He has written two books: When We Were Young, a fictionalized memoir of his late teens, and a book of poetry called Misfires of a Lyrical Mind. However, Jason is proudest of his first-person accounts of day-to-day life living with schizophrenia, which appear in Schizophrenia Bulletin, an academic journal published by Oxford Press.

His story of recovery has been published and cited in both online and print publications such as The Washington Post, Psych Central, The Mighty, MSN, and Newsweek. His personal story, entitled A Soldier’s Unseen Scars, was chosen for inclusion in Johns Hopkins University’s Bioethics Journal and VOICES, their medical magazine.

Jason is happy to share his life experiences in hopes of helping others and removing the stigma that prevents them from getting the help they need.

Join us this Saturday, March 29th at 4pm EST to hear from Jason and our other incredible guest speakers!

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💙 SSY is happy to be once again present to you our fifth annual event “Duality of the Reality: Living with Psychosis” in...
03/25/2025

💙 SSY is happy to be once again present to you our fifth annual event “Duality of the Reality: Living with Psychosis” in collaboration with The Black Students in Psychology, Breaking Stigmas at YU, and The Social Work Student Association. 💙

Join us as we welcome our special guest speakers, Jason Jepsen, Suzanne Mckeag, and Matthew Arner, who will share their personal stories, research, and experiences with psychosis.

We encourage you to attend this event as you get to hear from unique perspectives of both caregiving for individuals with psychosis and experiencing psychosis firsthand.

Join us on March 29th at 4pm EST on ZOOM! The registration link is in our bio! We hope to see you all there!

Tag two friends in the comments that should RSVP for our event for a chance to win a $10 gift card for Level Reality’s VR arcade! ⬇️ There will be 3 winners 👀

Navigating the complexities of mental health starts with understanding. Today, we dive into the journey of diagnosis and...
03/19/2025

Navigating the complexities of mental health starts with understanding. Today, we dive into the journey of diagnosis and treatment. 🧠✨ Let’s spread knowledge, empathy, and support for those affected.

Living with schizophrenia means facing daily challenges that others may not see. Let’s raise awareness and show support....
03/17/2025

Living with schizophrenia means facing daily challenges that others may not see. Let’s raise awareness and show support. ✊💜

Thank you to everyone who donated and helped make our event a success! We’re proud to share that 100% of our proceeds wi...
03/15/2025

Thank you to everyone who donated and helped make our event a success! We’re proud to share that 100% of our proceeds will be donated to the Institute for Advancements in Mental Health. 💜💚

Got questions? We’ve got answers! 💬 Swipe through our slides to get all the info you need about our upcoming event. If y...
02/11/2025

Got questions? We’ve got answers! 💬 Swipe through our slides to get all the info you need about our upcoming event. If you still have questions, drop them in the comments and we’ll be happy to help! ✨. ”

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we’re ready to spread the love! ❤️ SSY is excited to host our annual fund...
02/10/2025

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we’re ready to spread the love! ❤️ SSY is excited to host our annual fundraiser, in collaboration with THPYU, and we’re thrilled to announce that 100% of the proceeds will be donated to a great cause! 🌟

When: February 14th, 2024 from 2pm to 4pm
Where: Second Student Centre, Room 302-H3
Make sure to register via the Google Form in our bio and send your e-transfer to ssyyorku@gmail.com.

Mark your calendars, bring your friends, and get ready to have some fun while making a difference! đź’«

Valentines season is around the corner so you know what that means… 👀 SSY is happy to be hosting our annual fundraiser t...
02/09/2025

Valentines season is around the corner so you know what that means… 👀 SSY is happy to be hosting our annual fundraiser this year in collaboration with THPYU! 💜💛 Make sure to save the date and stay tuned for more information about our event! This is a great chance to support a greater cause and we’d love to see you there! 💌

Save the date: February 14th, 2024!! 🗓️

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