Understanding Schizophrenia: Challenges and Misconceptions

This chapter delves into the challenges faced by individuals with schizophrenia, highlighting the prevalence of untreated psychiatric illnesses among the homeless population and the lack of access to care. It explores the historical classification, origins of the term schizophrenia, and differentiates it from dissociative identity disorder. The chapter also discusses the development of schizophrenia later in life, different types of symptoms associated with the disorder, and debunking common misconceptions.