Schizophrenia
... Personally, I found the mental illness schizophrenia quite interesting. Schizophrenia is a serious disease of the nervous system; a thought disorder that affects a persons ability to function in every day activities. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that severely impacts how people think, feel, and act. ... 5 million Americans suffer from schizophrenia. Schizophrenia can be seen as a chronic, severe and disabling brain disease. Approximately 1 percent of the population develops schizophrenia during their lifetime. Schizophrenia can be draining on both the person with schizophrenia and their families. People who have schizophrenia often have a distorted view of reality. No cure for schizophrenia has been discovered, but with proper treatment, many people with this illness can lead productive and fulfilling lives. Available treatments can relieve many symptoms, but most people with schizophrenia continue to suffer some symptoms throughout their lives; it’s estimated that no more than one in five individuals recovers completely.