Schizophrenia Awareness Week

Schizophrenia, according to a press release from the US National Schizophrenia Foundation, affects more than 2.5 million people in the US alone. This biologically based brain disease impairs a person’s ability to think clearly and relate to others. As the press release for Schizophrenia Awareness Week (22-28 May) describes:

Someone with schizophrenia has difficulty distinguishing between what is real and what is imaginary, and is often unresponsive and withdrawn. Although there is no known cause or cure, a majority of people with schizophrenia can lead a more “normal” life with the appropriate medication, therapy and support.

“Schizophrenia is often far from what people think it is,” says Eric Hufnagel, President & CEO, National Schizophrenia Foundation. “Unfortunately, the individuals with schizophrenia are the ones who suffer — not only from this devastating disease, but just as much from the stigma that results from public misconception.”

The NSF is a not-for-profit organization that educates the public about schizophrenia, and administers the Schizophrenics Anonymous (SA) self-help network. SA is a network of over 150 self-help groups run for/by persons with schizophrenia and related disorders.

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