by Ty C. Colbert Ph. D. (Author)

A 100-year-old controversy exists concerning the origin and cause of the symptoms used to diagnose a person with schizophrenia. Are those symptoms biologically-based (i.e., faulty genes, chemical imbalances, etc.), or are they emotionally based? This controversy still exists today in part because absolutely no biological cause-and-effect or pathophysiological evidence exists for this condition. On the other hand, how can such often hard-to-understand behavior be emotionally or intentionally-based? Why would a person act in ways that can literally destroy his or her life? After 35 years of studying this so-called condition, Dr. Ty Colbert has written a short book to help people finally understand what is referred to as schizophrenia from an emotional and trauma perspective. Offering a clear understanding (that also makes sense) will greatly help suffering persons to help themselves, as well as give direction to the helpers of such persons.

Author Biography

Ty Colbert, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in Southern California. He serves on the boards of two professional organizations and has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society for Ethical Psychology and Psychiatry.