Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness. According to WHO, globally 21 million people suffer from this.
Medical science tells us that this happens due to certain chemical imbalance in the brain. Such a situation causes lack of coordination between emotions, thoughts and actions. It has nothing to do with the myth of split personality.
It is said to start between early adulthood and late adolescence.
Men have a higher risk than women and less chance of full recovery. Men may suffer from more negative symptoms and suffering may be more severe.
The onset of the disease may be earlier in men. No full recovery is assured by the medical world.