Millions of adults in the United States and the entire world live with a serious mental health condition that affects the brain, like schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.
*These figures can vary depending on the published source used
Nobody is sure how or why these serious mental health conditions happen, but genetics and environment may play a role.
Even though the causes are unknown, keep in mind that no one is at fault for having a serious mental health condition.
Learning about your condition and treatment options can help you to make decisions about what is important to you and create a recovery plan based on what you want and need.