Clifford uses “broken brain” to explain that the brains are not naturally “split” but begin to break in early teens or twenties.(Culliford, 2013, pp. par2,3) The brain “gets broken” as “mental functions go awry.” (Culliford, 2013, p. par3) Clifford discusses the ignorance of the true cause. Biological and psychological factors are possible possibilities for this change. (Culliford, 2013, p. par3)Medication can be used to control …show more content…
(Culliford, 2013, pp. par13,14) Once destructive, lives are built because they accept their “broken brain” and realize support is there even though they have a mental illness. Joy and contentment can be achieved when the reality is realized and treated, and giving into despair could ruin a keep step of grieving in the process of schizophrenia. While destruction does occur, after sufferers admit and treat their mental illness, a life with reachable goals and happiness can be fulfilled. (Culliford, 2013, pp. par16,17)
This article provide an explanation to what schizophrenia is and how to strive to understand schizophrenics. Misconceptions were addressed and arguments were presented. The brain functions of this mental illness were explained to allow a reader to relate to those who suffer from them. The author point of view gave a thorough introduction to separate what has been heard about this mental illness and what is