What is Schizophrenia?
   
    Schizophrenia is a chronic and disabling brain disorder that affects 2.4 million Americans. People with schizophrenia may hear voices other people don’t hear or have a false belief that others are plotting to harm them. As with most illnesses, schizophrenia symptoms can range from mild to severe and can cause fearfulness, withdrawal, or extreme agitation. People with schizophrenia may not make sense when they talk, may not move or talk much, or can seem perfectly fine until they say what they are really thinking. It’s often hard for people with schizophrenia to hold a job or take care of themselves, so the impact on their families and society is significant.