He had a bachelor's degree in philosophy, but could only get jobs at a gas station, a graveyard, or at a shoe shine stand, to name a few. He had aspirations, but the mundane things kept him back. I think he took his life because he was frustrated. I believe that the newer medications would have changed my brother's life. I want to help people with schizophrenia understand that there is hope.
People have to see that there are options in medications and treatments.
There is help available. With the right treatment, I was helped. It was like a rebirth-an awakening back into society. I hope that I can give back to people who have not been able to make that bridge themselves and help them and the rest of society understand mental illness. Schizophrenia affects approximately 1 percent of the world's population, or about 50 million people.