Busting Myths: An Expert Explains Schizophrenia Disorder
[75458] Busting Myths: An Expert Explains Schizophrenia Disorder
A mental health expert emphasizes that contrary to misconceptions, schizophrenia patients do not suffer from split personality and are capable of leading independent lives under appropriate treatment.
Busting Myths: An Expert Explains Schizophrenia Disorder
In reports published today, May 30, 2026, by IRNA News Agency and Salamat Fouri 🍏, Dr. Maryam Sefidgarnia, a psychiatry expert and faculty member at Mazandaran University, sheds light on schizophrenia disorder with the aim of combating social stigmas.
According to the expert, as quoted by IRNA, there is a common misconception that schizophrenia patients suffer from "multiple personality" (split personality). Dr. Sefidgarnia emphasizes that this is a complete error, noting that with appropriate medical treatment, many of those dealing with the disorder are able to "continue their studies, integrate into the job market, and lead independent lives."
The expert defines schizophrenia as "one of the most important and least understood mental disorders," which chronically affects a person's ability to think, perceive, feel, and behave. According to Salamat Fouri, without appropriate treatment, the disorder can lead to severe impairment in the patient's personal, family, and social functioning.
Schizophrenia disorder usually onset in late adolescence or early adulthood. The main symptoms detailed by Dr. Sefidgarnia include hallucinations, delusions, difficulties in concentration and thinking, reduced motivation, and a general decline in social functioning. Both information sources, which are associated with official media and medical entities in Iran, presented identical information on this topic, focusing on educating the public about mental health.