Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia Myths and Facts
Much of what is commonly believed about schizophrenia is wrong.
   Schizophrenia is an illness that affects more than 2 million Americans.
   about people with schizophrenia, generally based on the underlying
   false assumption that the experiences of schizophrenia are the same
   schizophrenia: "It's extremely complicated. No two people with
   schizophrenia are the same."
   Schizophrenia: Myths and Realities
   Myth: People with schizophrenia have "split personalities." This is the
   schizophrenia; in fact, these symptoms indicate a different mental
       which describes the "split mind" that people with schizophrenia
     * A person with schizophrenia may react inappropriately to
   Myth: People with schizophrenia are dangerous. This is also perpetuated
   Reality: Some people with schizophrenia may be dangerous, but most are
   not. Some people with schizophrenia may be prone to violent outbursts,
       all people with schizophrenia. People with psychotic symptoms
     * In fact, people living with schizophrenia are in greater danger of
   Myth: People with schizophrenia will never get better. The public
   perception is that people with schizophrenia are doomed.
   schizophrenia can experience significant or even complete recovery with
   The Media's Role in Perpetuating Schizophrenia Stereotypes
   The media are partially responsible for how we perceive schizophrenia —
   "schizophrenia" and "schizophrenic" appeared, the words did not refer
   However, newer, more sensitive and complex portrayals of schizophrenia
   series called "I Have Schizophrenia" allowed young people with the
   John Nash, who lived and worked with schizophrenia. More realistic and