Six Schizophrenic Brothers

7.0

2024•44m

An account of the Galvin family of Colorado Springs, CO, and how schizophrenia ripped through their family, affecting six of 12 siblings.

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The Galvin Family’s Battle with Schizophrenia | Six Schizophrenic Brothers | Discovery

Seasons

4 Episodes • Premiered 2024

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1. Part One: Perception

Don and Mimi Galvin's dream of raising a picture-perfect family in Colorado Springs gets thwarted as their eldest son, Donald, begins to act strangely.

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2. Part Two: Psychosis

As Donald is released from the hospital, the family's home life is thrown into turmoil, forcing some to leave. Brian's rockstar dreams end in tragedy.

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3. Part Three: Delusion

After one family member dies, 14-year-old Peter has a psychotic breakdown and a family secret forces Mary into an unthinkable situation.

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4. Part Four: Reality

Mimi dies, causing a rift in the family -- the next generation fears they'll develop schizophrenia. Scientists use the Galvins' DNA to find a cure.

Cast

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Lee Phillips

Self - interviewer

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Lindsay Galvin Rauch

Self - Sister

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