Home > The Facts > Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia
What is schizophrenia?
   Schizophrenia is a mental illness that affects about 1% of the adult
   population. Schizophrenia affects both men and women with equal
   Institute of Mental Health: The Numbers Count). Schizophrenia is often
   personalities. However, schizophrenia is not related to DID, but more
Symptoms of schizophrenia
   Schizophrenia often interferes with a person’s ability to think
   decisions, and to relate to others. The symptoms of schizophrenia often
   Other things besides schizophrenia may also cause similar symptoms,
What causes schizophrenia?
   The exact cause of schizophrenia is not known. Like other medical
   illnesses such as cancer or diabetes, schizophrenia seems to be caused
       inheriting schizophrenia. However, genes only increase the chances
       play a role in developing schizophrenia.
       child, can put you at high risk of developing schizophrenia. Also,
       development of schizophrenia. It’s likely that substance misuse can
       of a person with schizophrenia.
   Schizophrenia can be treated and people with schizophrenia can lead
   schizophrenia, seeking help is important. It should begin with a visit
   you mange day to day tasks. Some who have schizophrenia may have
   and friends of a person who has schizophrenia. Check out the NAMI
   Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Schizophrenia