Anonymous, has been meeting in Grand Forks every Wednesday for seven years. Because schizophrenia affects more than 2.5 million Americans, the National Schizophrenia Foundation has declared Friday National Schizophrenia Awareness Day. The observance helps raise public awareness about schizophrenia, an illness that can be treated through modern medicines and therapies to help sufferers lead more normal lives. It creates a haven from the ills of social stigma endured by persons with schizophrenia. Today it is an international support network with more than 150 groups worldwide.
Attendance is free and voluntary.
People grow through mutual support and provide each other with information about the illness and the newest medications, Clemens said. For details, call Clemens at 773-6100. About schizophrenia A biochemical and physical abnormality in the brain. A mental illness that affects more than 2.5 million Americans, or 1 percent of all Americans. Accounts for more hospital beds than any other illness.