Suicide rates are high among people with schizophrenia, about 12 times greater than that of the general population.
If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor.
If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.
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Both disorders tend to manifest with symptoms around the end of adolescence.
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