13. False – Currently there are no medical tests for schizophrenia, but several tools are used by trained professionals to evaluate and diagnose the disorder.
14. Approximately 1 of every 10 people with schizophrenia completes a suicide attempt.
15. True – About 20%-40% of people with schizophrenia attempt to commit suicide. Suicide is the number one cause of death for young people with schizophrenia. Approximately 1 of every 10 people with schizophrenia completes a suicide attempt.