In this Coursera course from Wesleyan University, psychology and neuroscience professor Matt Kurtz explains the history and current state of scientific knowledge regarding schizophrenia.

The illness we now know as schizophrenia has been documented throughout history since the time of ancient Greece. People with the condition often have hallucinations, struggle with language, and can become isolated from society.

After hundreds of years of study, experts still aren't entirely sure about the causes, effects, or best treatments for schizophrenia.

In the Schizophrenia course from Coursera and Wesleyan University, professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and Behavior Matt Kurtz gives a detailed overview of the condition.

Kurtz explains the psychology and neuroscience of schizophrenia, outlining the history, symptoms, and treatments of the condition and why it is so complicated.