NAMI’s report on “Schizophrenia: Public Attitudes, Private Needs,” has now been released

Posted on Jun 10, 2008

Approximately two million Americans live with schizophrenia. Two-thirds do not receive treatment, even though the disease can be managed successfully. The survey found the average age at onset was 21, but a nine-year gap exists between symptoms and treatment. The report is available at www.nami.org/schizophreniasurvey. It is based on an on-line survey conducted by Harris [...]