Psychological disabilities are moderated through medications much like someone with diabetes. People who are mentally ill should just pull themselves together and think positively. New research shows that both the structure and the functioning of the brain in those with a mental illness are different than in well individuals. A person with schizophrenia has multiple personalities. Split or multiple personality disorder is a different and very rare form of mental illness.
Mental illness is caused by family stress or other life traumas.
The disease exaggerates and distorts the personality. It does not change peaceful people into violent ones. Many individuals with psychological disabilities have to deal with painful, negative, fearful and exclusive attitudes of co-workers and supervisors, and resentment of the reasonable accommodations provided to those with a physical disability. To exacerbate the matter, most are unwilling to discuss these attitudes openly. Strategies can be used to address these problems, including sensitivity training for co-workers and structured, open discussions for all employees to express concerns or questions.