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Matthew Kurtz, Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavior, Wesleyan University

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!”

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