We are Talos, crafting visual narratives at the intersection of art, data and schizophrenic disorders

Reframing the conversation

Throughout history, creativity and schizophrenic disorders have often coexisted.

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Isaac Newton

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Vincent Van Gogh

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Zara Fitzgerald

Voices & perspectives

Contemporary storytellers deepen the discourse between art and schizophrenia by employing visual and auditory media to anchor psychosis in lived experience, where perception, context, and interpretation converge.

Schizo:
S1 - Episode 0: The scenario

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Alice loves high school. But around her, people change... far too quickly.

Schizarmonie:
Let's listen to the schizophrenias.

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Discover the expression of schizophrenia through the piece "Hearing in Tongues", written by Para One based on testimonies from people with schizophrenia

Understanding psychosis and schizophrenia also means understanding its context.

Contemporary storytellers deepen the discourse between art and schizophrenia by employing visual and auditory media to anchor psychosis in lived experience, where perception, context, and interpretation converge.

Saloni Dattani (2024) - “Antipsychotic medications: a timeline of innovations and remaining challenges” Published online at OurWorldinData.org. Retrieved from: 'https://archive.ourworldindata.org/20251125-173858/antipsychotic-medications-timeline.html' [Online Resource] (archived on November 25, 2025).

Timeline of the development of antipshychotic drugs

    Conventional antipsychotics

    The first generation of antipsychotic drugs were initially called "major tranquilizers" for their sedative and calming effects, or "neuroleptics" for their side effects related to movement – such as spasms, stiffness and tremors.

    Atypical antipsychotics

    Introduced from the 1990s onwards, atypical antipsychotics are less likely to cause movement-related side effects. They act on a broader range of brain receptors and expanded treatment options for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and related conditions.

    Conventional — still in use
    Atypical — still in use
    Discontinued or restricted

    Saloni Dattani (2024) - “Antipsychotic medications: a timeline of innovations and remaining challenges” Published online at OurWorldinData.org. Retrieved from: 'https://archive.ourworldindata.org/20251125-173858/antipsychotic-medications-timeline.html' [Online Resource] (archived on November 25, 2025).

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