Schizophrenia, sometimes referred to as multiple personality disorder, is a chronic mental health condition that affects about 3/1000 people in India. Although rare, the condition can severely deteriorate the quality of life of the individual experiencing it. When schizophrenia is active, symptoms can include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, trouble with thinking, and lack of motivation. However, with treatment, most symptoms of schizophrenia will greatly improve and the likelihood of a recurrence can be diminished. While there is no cure for schizophrenia, research is leading to innovative and safer treatments. Experts also are unraveling the causes of the disease by studying genetics, conducting behavioral research, and using advanced imaging to look at the brain’s structure and function. These approaches hold the promise of new, and more effective therapies. The complexity of schizophrenia may help explain why there are misconceptions about the disease. Schizophrenia