There is a clear bidirectional link between epilepsy and schizophrenia - multiple studies have shown that people with an epilepsy are statistically more likely than average to develop epilepsy - and vice versa! The link could be due to genetic, neurobiological or environmental factors.

1 in 100 people will experience schizophrenia - the same number of those who’ll experience an epilepsy.

Despite being so common, the stigma surrounding schizophrenia remains stubbornly high due to a lack of understanding - just as it does with the epilepsies!

For National Schizophrenia Awareness Day, learn about schizophrenia and spread understanding!

If you believe in supporting people affected by either or both, spread awareness 🫂 today by checking out and sharing the below!

Learn more here and here.

Schizophrenia and how it affects different people is as varied as epilepsy! We have some inspiring people affected by schizophrenia here that you can check out:

🤩 Living Well With Schizophrenia www.livingwellwithschizophrenia.org

🤩 Schizophrenic.NYC www.schizophrenic.nyc

You can also find out more about schizophrenia here:

- https://www.rethink.org/campaigns-and-policy/awareness-days-and-events/national-schizophrenia-awareness-day/the-truth-about-schizophrenia, here;

- https://www.rethink.org/campaigns-and-policy/awareness-days-and-events/national-schizophrenia-awareness-day/the-truth-about-schizophrenia, and here;

- https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/schizophrenia/about-schizophrenia

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