Views about course: | Schizophrenia | Bipolar disorders | Autism | Differences between disorders* |
---|---|---|---|---|
Develops early in life | 44% | 31% | 45% | p < 0.002 |
Early diagnosis is possible | 38% | 36% | 84% | |
Requires lifelong treatment | 74% | 53% | 61% | |
With treatment, a person can live a normal life | 49% | 56% | 25% | |
It will become more severe / worsen over time | 42% | 37% | 21% | |
Views about risk factors: | ||||
Drugs & Alcohol Misuse | 58% | 54% | 3% | p < 0.001 |
Stressful Life Events | 52% | 67% | 23% | |
Life Style/Environment | 42% | 64% | 11% | |
Parent-Children Interactions | 32% | 49% | 22% | |
Genetic Factors | 27% | 25% | 44% | |
Did Not Know | 17% | 12% | 21% |