Schizophrenia Day: 5 things to know about the mental illness

Schizophrenia Day: 5 things to know about the mental illness Nascimento Pinto Mid-Day Lifestyle By Nascimento Pinto Published May 24, 2025 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

World Schizophrenia Day World Schizophrenia Day is observed on May 24 to raise awareness about the mental illness and the stigma associated with it in our daily life Nascimento Pinto [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Occurrence According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Schizophrenia affects approximately 24 million people around the globe, or 1 in 300 people Nascimento Pinto [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

What is Schizophrenia? The WHO says schizophrenia causes psychosis and affects the way a person perceives reality that includes persistent delusions and hallucinations among others Nascimento Pinto [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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