Schizophrenia: What it is, and studies of those who have the disease

Schizophrenia is a disabling disease of the brain that in many ways could appear as the most severe and mind controlling of all mental illnesses. "Approximately 1 percent of the population develops schizophrenia during their lifetime - more than 2 million Americans suffer from the illness in a given year" (Schizophrenia). Schizophrenia has terrifying symptoms that can give the patients "crazy" attributes. Location of the illness is not specific to one area, the disease is found all …

…drug that will get rid of all of the symptoms and not just one or two of them. Many schizophrenics are hospitalized for years before they either get better or are put into more intensive care. People are still looking for ways to cure the disease because it is a traumatic experience for the patient and family alike. There are help groups that talk to those who have relationships with schizophrenics and are very supportive.