Mental Illness Myths

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Schizophrenia affects men and women in equal amounts, but men might experience symptoms earlier than women. Generally, symptoms start between 16 and 30 years old.

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2. Schizophrenia Untruths

Myth: People with schizophrenia rely on disability payments for income-- because they can't take care of themselves.

Here's another myth that many people mistakenly believe-- schizophrenics can't lead productive lives. In fact, many people with this disease have jobs and live on their own! Watch this video to get the statistics.

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