<p>In light of the Bondi Junction attack, there's been a lot of commentary about mental illness - including schizophrenia.</p><p>So what is schizophrenia? While the exact cause isn't known, it's a serious mental illness that can affect how a person behaves. </p><p>It might also surprise you to learn that someone with a diagnosis is more likely to be harmed, than to harm others.</p><p>On this special episode of Health Report, Dr Norman Swan talks about the medical facts about the disorder, how common it is and some of the successful treatments.</p>
