Schizophrenia is a serious and all too common mental
disorder which affects how the sufferer thinks, feels and acts. For
years, public perception of the disorder has confused it with other illnesses, primarily multiple
personality disorder (MPD), which leads the average person to believe that the schizophrenic suffers from having a "split personality." This is entirely incorrect, along with the belief that all schizophrenics are "ticking time bombs." Studies show that the vast majority of sufferers are not violent and pose no danger to others. This paper provides an overview of the causes, types,
symptoms and treatment of the disease. Outline: I. Defining the Illness II. Primary Symptoms of Schizophrenia III. Types of Schizophrenia IV. Causes of Schizophrenia V. Treating Schizophrenia