It makes the startling revelation that there are more people hospitalized by mental illness than by all other diseases combined. Half of these sick people are afflicted with a mental disorder known as schizophrenia. The schizophrenic has a split personality. He is given to daydreams, hallucinations and delusions. It is such a complex and serious illness that no real and complete cure has been found for it yet.
Shock treatments are helpful in some cases and useless in others.
Brain surgery and drugs have also been used with a limited measure of success. Authorities in the field, however, are of the opinion that the best method is prevention. This involves giving a child an abundance of love and care, and providing him with a healthy and happy environment both at home and in school. There is yet another type of split personality which afflicts many individuals. It is simpler than the first, but is aggravating nevertheless.