Mental Illness Myths

Did You Know?

About ten percent of schizophrenics--usually those who are young men-- die by suicide.

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1. Schizophrenia Misconceptions

Myth: Schizophrenics have multiple personalities. 

There's a misconception out there that schizophrenia is just another word for multiple personality disorder. In actuality, there are not several people bumping around inside the mind of someone with this mental disorder. Watch this video to get this mistake righted in your head.

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2.Schizophrenia Untruths
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