Researchers in Japan have identified lower levels of a critical lipid in the brains of people with schizophrenia, which could lead to new treatments for the brain disorder.
Schizophrenia is a mental illness that can profoundly change an individual’s perception of reality. An estimated 2.4 million adults in the United States live with schizophrenia, which can cause symptoms such as hearing voices, struggling to organize thoughts, and having visual hallucinations and delusions.
Although society is starting to discuss mental health more openly, thanks to initiatives such as Mental Health Month, there is still a great deal of stigma around schizophrenia.