Nearly 24 million people are affected by schizophrenia worldwide
Through medication and a treatment plan, a person living with schizophrenia may be able to manage some of their symptoms, such as their hallucinations and delusions.
But even when hallucinations and delusions are controlled, some people living with schizophrenia may still have symptoms that affect their daily lives.
These symptoms include:
Cognitive symptoms—like difficulty following instructions or conversations
Negative symptoms—like low motivation and interest
Explore how cognitive and negative symptoms affect those living with schizophrenia.
dispelling misconceptions
There are some things people might not understand about those living with schizophrenia
A person living with schizophrenia may not be someone with multiple personalities
Research shows that most people with schizophrenia are not violent and are actually more likely to be victims of violence by perpetrators
A person with this illness should not be called “a schizophrenic,” as the term can be stigmatizing and dehumanizing—a person with schizophrenia is a person, not a diagnosis
Dispelling misconceptions 3D experience
Explore a 3D environment where you can look beyond the misconceptions surrounding schizophrenia.
Look beyond hallucinations and delusions
With schizophrenia, there are 3 types of symptoms.
Elias has cognitive symptoms.
Anna has negative symptoms.
Stephanie has positive symptoms.
