Schizophrenia is a very serious, chronic brain disorder that affects less than one percent of the U.S. population. When schizophrenia is active, symptoms can include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, trouble with thinking and lack of motivation. It affects both men and women equally. There is a misconception that people with schizophrenia end up homeless or living in hospitals. Most people with schizophrenia live with their family, in group homes or on their own.

Reference: What is schizophrenia? (2024). Retrieved from https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/schizophrenia/what-is-schizophrenia