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Don't be discouraged by all of this, patten, all is not lost.
From the above source:
Remember that most people who have schizophrenia have adjusted to the illness and are living productive lives in the community. Much remains to be done, however, to improve services and increase public awareness of the plight faced by patients, their families, and friends. We hope that being able to recognize symptoms and learning how to manage them will reduce fear and lead to greater understanding and acceptance of the schizophrenic person.
Randy