Schizophrenia gets such a bad rap in the media that it is often difficult to imagine a fulfilling life once one acquires the diagnosis.
Even though schizophrenia affects around 1% of the population, the National Alliance to End Homelessness reports that people with schizophrenia make up to 20% of the homeless population.
A schizophrenia spectrum disorder (SSD) can make it difficult to work and function due to symptoms of hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, social withdrawal and other behaviors, according to WebMD.
Read more on themighty.com