Issues Within Schizophrenia

"Research Looks Inward and Outward." The Mission. 1996. 5 Mar. 2007 . http://www.uthscsa.edu/mission/spring96/schizres.htm

Several other researchers are converging on the social issues associated with schizophrenia. For example:

• Dr. Velligan is helping patients and their families cope with cognitive deficits, such as attention and memory problems, which remain even on medication. How can these be overcome?
• Janet Tekell, MD, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry, and Julia Vertrees, PharmD, are looking at the costs of schizophrenia. How can these be reduced?
• Delia Saldana, PhD, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry, is comparing stresses caused by a psychotic family member among urban and rural Hispanics and non-Hispanic whites. They're different. What can the two cultures learn from one another and what can both do to lessen the stress?

" Schizophrenia Facts and Statistics ." Schizophrenia .com. 5 Mar. 2005 .

After 10 years, of the people diagnosed with schizophrenia:

• 25% Completely Recover
• 25% Much Improved, relatively independent
• 25% Improved, but require extensive support network
• 15% Hospitalized, unimproved
• 10% Dead (Mostly Suicide)

After 30 years, of the people diagnosed with schizophrenia:

• 25% Completely Recover
• 35% Much Improved, relatively independent
• 15% Improved, but require extensive support network
• 10% Hospitalized, unimproved
• 15% Dead (Mostly Suicide)

Where are the People with Schizophrenia?
Approximately:

• 6% are homeless or live in shelters
• 6% live in jails or prisons
• 5% to 6% live in Hospitals
• 10% live in Nursing homes
• 25% live with a family member
• 28% are living independently
• 20% live in Supervised Housing (group homes, etc.)