CARRIE FISHER HOSTS DISCOVERY FIT & HEALTH’S PSYCH WEEK
Psych Week Begins Sunday, June 3 at 8 PM ET/PT
May 23, 2012
(New York, NY) Hosted by Carrie Fisher, Discovery Fit & Health opens a meaningful dialogue on mental health with PSYCH WEEK, a weeklong programming event from Sunday, June 3 to Friday, June 8. With mental health programming airing nightly, beginning Sunday, June 3 at 8 PM ET/PT, PSYCH WEEK will profile individuals dealing with a spectrum of afflictions and addictions, from agoraphobia, sexsomnia and bipolar disorder to schizophrenia, hoarding, OCD and multiple-personality disorder.
On Sunday, June 3 at 10 PM ET/PT, PSYCH WEEK kicks-off with Born Schizophrenic: Jani's Next Chapter, an hour-long special which chronicles the emotional journey into the Schofield family's daily life as they navigate raising a schizophrenic child. Jani, one of the youngest children ever diagnosed with schizophrenia is now 9-years-old and while she has had some major improvements in controlling her vivid hallucinations, delusions and violent rages since being diagnosed, she has also had some setbacks. Jani's parents, Michael and Susan, continue to struggle and adjust to life with a schizophrenic child but now their attention is turning to their son, Bodhi. At only 4 years old, is he showing signs of schizophrenia too?
The fascinating new mystery series BROKEN MINDS, hosted by Dr. Reef Karim, premieres with back-to-back episodes Wednesday, June 6 at 9 pm ET/PT. Each episode takes viewers to the most baffling regions of human behavior - where patients live in an alternate reality and doctors struggle to unlock the answers trapped deep inside the mind. From a man who is plagued by a secret desire to amputate his own leg to a woman who truly believes she is dead, BROKEN MINDS explores the complicated and mysterious behaviors of the human brain.
Other PSYCH WEEK programs include the below:
Bipolar Mysteries - Sunday, June 3 at 8 PM ET/PT
Biopolar Mysteries follows four families raising children diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder - a single mother whose 7-year-old son, Chase, has been hospitalized six times for a total of over 150 days; a grandmother raising four kids diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, a little girl, Samantha, who was diagnosed at age 3, and Kelsey, a courageous pre-teen who heroically manages her moods, even as she faces the intensifying social pressures in school.
Born Schizophrenic: Jani's Story - Sunday, June 3 at 9 PM ET/PT
This one-hour special introduces the Schofield Family, whose daughter Jani, was diagnosed as schizophrenic at five-years old, making her one of only two children to EVER receive that diagnosis. Jani experiences vivid hallucinations, delusions and uncontrollable violent rages, yet can be soft spoken and possesses a genius IQ. Her friends are her hallucinations - rats and cats - who can sometimes be good playmates, but ultimately push her towards violence. Jani can't be trusted with her two-year-old brother Bodhi since she has tried to harm him, forcing her parents to live in separate apartments to keep him safe.
Born Schizophrenic: Jani's Next Chapter - Premieres Sunday, June 3 at 10 PM ET/PT
This hour-long special follow-up chronicles the emotional journey into the Schofield family's daily life as they navigate raising a schizophrenic child. Jani, one of the youngest children ever diagnosed with schizophrenia is now 9-years-old and while she has had some major improvements in controlling her vivid hallucinations, delusions and violent rages since being diagnosed, she has also had some setbacks. Jani's parents, Michael and Susan, continue to struggle and adjust to life with a schizophrenic child but now their attention is turning to their son, Bodhi. At only 4 years old, is he showing signs of schizophrenia too?
Housebound: Trapped Inside - Monday, June 4 at 8 PM ET/PT
Housebound:Trapped Inside reveals the hidden worlds of two women with severe agoraphobia. Guided by psychiatrist Dr. Keith Ablow, both will confront brutal psychological truths as they struggle to break free from this devastating mental disorder.
My Strange Addiction (Drinks Nail Polish/Ear Digger) - Monday, June 4 at 9 PM ET/PT
23-year-old Bertha has been drinking up to five bottles of nail polish every day for the past five years but her family is worried she's doing permanent damage to her health. Meanwhile, 32-year-old Jamie can't stop digging in her ears.
My Strange Addiction (Drinks Gasoline/Smells Doll Head) - Monday, June 4 9:30 PM ET/PT
20-year-old Shannon is addicted to gasoline, drinking about 15 teaspoons every day. Will a family intervention finally convince Shannon to get help? Meanwhile, 24-year-old Lacey has been carrying and smelling her doll head "Suzie Q" everywhere she goes.
My Strange Addiction (Dating My Car/Baby Powder Addict) - Monday, June 4 10:00 PM ET/PT
27-year-old Nathaniel has been in a relationship with his car Chase for nearly five years, taking it out on dates, buying it gifts, and even getting intimate with it. Meanwhile, 28-year-old Jaye has been addicted to snorting baby powder for 16 years.
My Strange Addiction (Smells Pine Cleaner/Roadkill Addict) - Monday, June 4 10:30 PM ET/PT
33-year-old Jillian has been addicted to smelling pine cleaner for two years and can't go more than 15 minutes without a fix, using up to six bottles a week. Meanwhile, 34-year-old Scott is obsessed with picking up dead animals from the road.
Hoarding: Buried Alive (A Bomb Went Off) - Tuesday, June 5 at 8 PM ET/PT
Phyllis' neighbors are complaining about the trash bags piling up outside of her home, while the inside of her home is so packed that she can barely move around. Faye, who suffers from COPD, realizes her hoard is killing her.
Hoarding: Buried Alive (It's Just Sex) - Tuesday, June 5 at 9 PM ET/PT
Janet and Herv have kept their hoarding a secret from everyone. But as they confront the clutter, shocking secrets concerning their relationship and sex lives are coming to light. Now, they are in a fight to save their house - and their marriage.
My Extreme Animal Phobia (It's Trying to Get Me) - Tuesday, June 5 at 10 PM ET/PT
Donyale's fear of moths is so severe that all family activities are planned around avoiding them. Tino is reduced to tears by even the sight of a lizard. And Luann's fear of birds prevents her from joining her family in enjoying the outdoors.
Bipolar Mysteries - Wednesday, June 6 at 8 PM ET/PT
In this hour, we follow four families raising children diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder - a single mother whose 7--year-old son, Chase, has been hospitalized six times for a total of over 150 days; a grandmother raising four kids diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, a little girl, Samantha, who was diagnosed at age 3, and Kelsey, a courageous pre-teen who heroically manages her moods, even as she faces the intensifying social pressures in school.
Broken Minds (A Forgotten Life) - Premiere Wednesday, June 6 at 9 PM ET/PT
A man's nightmares begin intruding into his waking life. Then, a woman loses 23 years of her life over the course of a nap. Plus, a man with a compulsion to control everything around him loses control over his own hand.
Broken Minds (Down the Rabbit Hole) - Premiers Wednesday, June 6 at 10 PM ET/PT
A young woman suddenly experiences mind-bending visual distortions. A man is plagued by a lifelong secret desire to amputate his own leg. Plus, a woman believes beyond a shadow of a doubt that she is dead.
I'm Pregnant And... (Addicted) - Thursday, June 7 at 8 PM ET/PT
Colette and Aaron have a long history of heroin addiction, which they've been able to kick with the aid of methadone. But now that Colette's pregnant, she's finding that it's possibly riskier to go off the methadone during pregnancy, than to stay on it.
I'm Pregnant And... (A Hoarder) - Thursday, June 7 at 8:30PM ET/PT
Raine struggles to clear her house of clutter before her baby is born, but it isn't easy. She suffers from hoarding, but knows that despite her compulsion, it is crucial for her baby's safety to clean up her act before the birth of her son.
I'm Pregnant And... (Bi-Polar) - Thursday, June 7 at 9:00 PM ET/PT
Jolene and he boyfriend Correy are expecting a baby girl. But being pregnant has meant that Jolene had to choose between taking the psychiatric drugs that control her bi-polar disorder, and safeguarding the health of her unborn child.
I'm Pregnant And...(Have OCD) - Thursday, June 7 at 9:30 PM ET/PT
Jenna's life is dominated by fear of contamination OCD, also known as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. With a second child on the way, she struggles with a condition that worsens with pregnancy and dictates both her marriage and young son's life.
Sleep Sex - Thursday, June 7 at 10 PM ET/PT
This film follows four different people's lives touched by the condition sexsomnia, a sleeping disorder over which they have no control.
The Woman with 15 Personalities - Friday, June 8 at 8 PM ET/PT
The Woman With 15 Personalities presents a unique look at a person living with Dissociative Identity Disorder, a condition in which a person displays several distinct identities, each with its own perception of the environment.
Born Schizophrenic: Jani's Story - Friday, June 8 at 9 PM ET/PT
This one-hour special introduces the Schofield Family, whose daughter Jani, was diagnosed as schizophrenic at five-years old, making her one of only two children to EVER receive that diagnosis. Jani experiences vivid hallucinations, delusions and uncontrollable violent rages, yet can be soft spoken and possesses a genius IQ. Her friends are her hallucinations - rats and cats - who can sometimes be good playmates, but ultimately push her towards violence. Jani can't be trusted with her two-year-old brother Bodhi since she has tried to harm him, forcing her parents to live in separate apartments to keep him safe.
Born Schizophrenic: Jani's Next Chapter - Premieres Friday, June 8 at 10 PM ET/PT
This hour-long special follow-up chronicles the emotional journey into the Schofield family's daily life as they navigate raising a schizophrenic child. Jani, one of the youngest children ever diagnosed with schizophrenia is now 9-years-old and while she has had some major improvements in controlling her vivid hallucinations, delusions and violent rages since being diagnosed, she has also had some setbacks. Jani's parents, Michael and Susan, continue to struggle and adjust to life with a schizophrenic child but now their attention is turning to their son, Bodhi. At only 4 years old, is he showing signs of schizophrenia too?
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