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    3. Schizophrenia
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    Schizophrenia

    Schizophrenia is a serious, chronic mental health disorder that causes distortions in thinking, perceptions, emotions and behavior.

    Most people living with schizophrenia experience only partial improvement or undesirable side effects with their current treatments, resulting in a significant economic impact owing to direct and indirect costs—including those associated with caregiving.

    Approximately 24 million people around the world live with schizophrenia.
    World Health Organization

    J&J’s approach to schizophrenia

    Our longstanding commitment to developing innovative treatments for schizophrenia began in the late 1950s, when we introduced a therapy that revolutionized the treatment paradigm for the disorder. Today, our portfolio includes multiple long-acting injectable treatments with a range of dosing schedules designed to support symptom control and treatment goals for people living with schizophrenia.

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    Learn more about medicines and therapies for schizophrenia and other diseases

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    This Is Your Brain With Schizophrenia: How the Illness Manifests and What Researchers Are Doing to Help

    Thanks to cutting-edge innovations in imaging, adherence and early intervention, mental health researchers are making crucial advances in the understanding and management of the complex condition. We delve into their work for Mental Health Awareness Month.