The Conn Job
This podcast, The Conn Job, is born from my experience as a physician and mother. It's born from the ashes of loss and fueled by a burning desire to change the landscape of health care, mental health, and neurological care. The first tranche of episodes explores the intersection of neurology and psychiatry.
The Conn Job
Episode 1: Early Psychosis - Why Catching It Early Changes Everything
Welcome to the very first episode of The Conn Job with Dr. Ann Conn.
In this powerful debut, I sit down with Dr. Ashley Weiss, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, Program Director for Child Psychiatry at Tulane University, and a nationally recognized leader in early psychosis intervention.
Dr. Weiss is the founder of EPIC New Orleans, an early intervention program for psychosis, and CALM New Orleans, a community mental health advocacy organization. Her work has reshaped the landscape of mental health care in Louisiana and brought hope to countless families.
This episode is deeply personal for me, my own sons, Austin and Colin, suffered from psychotic illness. Their experiences, and the gaps in care that ultimately contributed to their loss fuel her mission to illuminate the realities of psychosis, challenge stigma, and advocate for better systems of care.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Dr. Weiss’s path into child and adolescent psychiatry
Understanding psychosis
The origin story of EPIC New Orleans
CALM New Orleans: Reducing stigma and increasing awareness
Why the U.S. is behind on early psychosis care and what’s changing
Changing the trajectory of serious mental illness
The urgent need for community mental health care
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