Alex and Zack Credit: c/o Alex Brook Lynn

Alex Brook Lynn talks with Katie Honan about her brother Zack, who committed suicide in 2013 after living for years with schizophrenia, and her family’s efforts to navigate New York City’s labyrinth of broken systems of care.  

If you or someone you know needs help, dial 988 or call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You can also get support via text by visiting suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat. Outside of the U.S., please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention for a database of resources.

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This episode references A Dangerous Mind: The Tragic Circumstances That Made Artist Issa Ibrahim a Killer