May 24th is World Schizophrenia Day

Communitas is a nonprofit that provides Direct Support Professional assistance in Poulsbo, Silverdale, Bremerton, and Port Orchard for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Largely due to its portrayal in the media, people with schizophrenia are often believed to be “crazy” or “psychotic.” They’re either portrayed as artistic geniuses or violent and aggressive individuals rather than people who are simply struggling to manage symptoms of a condition that distorts their sense of reality.

For more information, please visit: https://www.banyanmentalhealth.com/2022/05/02/world-schizophrenia-day-how-you-can-spread-awareness/