New therapies help people with schizophrenia – but access is woefully inadequate

Schizophrenia is among the top 10 leading causes of disability, according to the World Health Organization. ATHVisions/E+ via Getty Images It’s common to hear casual descriptions of “schizophrenic” behavior, describing a person oscillating between two extremes. “I really want that luxurious Italian cashmere sweater,” followed by “What am I saying? I can’t even afford a $20 polyester top right now!” I’m a professor of psychology who studies cognition and rehabilitation in schizophrenia, and I…