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#99 From Banking Executive to Mental Health Advocate: Anita Fisher's Journey

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Anita Fisher shares her powerful journey from successful banking executive to mental health advocate after her son's diagnosis with schizophrenia while he was serving in the military. Anita's 25-year crusade navigating America's complex mental health system reveals critical gaps in treatment, particularly for those with anosognosia (lack of illness awareness).

Warning: this episode contains adult themes that may not be appropriate for all listeners.
To learn more about Anita Fisher's work, visit fishermhconsulting.com
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Chapters

1. Introduction to Anita Fisher (00:00:00)

2. A Son's Transformation and Diagnosis (00:06:04)

3. From Banking to Mental Health Advocacy (00:17:20)

4. The Battle Against Anosognosia (00:29:33)

5. Care Court and Involuntary Treatment (00:42:38)

6. Family Impact and Stigma (00:57:03)

7. Finding Hope Amid Ongoing Challenges (01:11:20)

8. Final Thoughts: Mental Illness is Treatable (01:25:05)

97 episodes

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Anita Fisher shares her powerful journey from successful banking executive to mental health advocate after her son's diagnosis with schizophrenia while he was serving in the military. Anita's 25-year crusade navigating America's complex mental health system reveals critical gaps in treatment, particularly for those with anosognosia (lack of illness awareness).

Warning: this episode contains adult themes that may not be appropriate for all listeners.
To learn more about Anita Fisher's work, visit fishermhconsulting.com
Support the show

We are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel:

https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh

We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag.

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction to Anita Fisher (00:00:00)

2. A Son's Transformation and Diagnosis (00:06:04)

3. From Banking to Mental Health Advocacy (00:17:20)

4. The Battle Against Anosognosia (00:29:33)

5. Care Court and Involuntary Treatment (00:42:38)

6. Family Impact and Stigma (00:57:03)

7. Finding Hope Amid Ongoing Challenges (01:11:20)

8. Final Thoughts: Mental Illness is Treatable (01:25:05)

97 episodes

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