Schizophrenia, a basic definition and description of the illness

Schizophrenia Schizophrenia, an often misunderstood disease, is usually interpreted by those not familiar with it as Multiple Personality Disorder, but this is not so. While a person afflicted with schizophrenia may also suffer from multiple personality disorder, it is not the rule of thumb. Unfortunately, due to lack of support from family or friends, many schizophrenics go without proper treatment, and may wind up homeless. This paper will discuss procedures doctors follow when diagnosing the …

…by the time the drug is ready to be prescribed they would most likely be dead. (Torrey, 1983). In conclusion, schizophrenia is a disease that is still not well understood. As more is learned about the disease and how it affects the brain of those who suffer from it better treatments will be discovered. Even with the best treatment, support from family and friends is crucial in maintaining normality to the life of those with schizophrenia