Keeping Jani Alive: The Perils Of Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia

Keeping Jani Alive

As Jani's parents look to the future, Schofield said their focus will be to provide stability and as many good moments as possible.

"While other parents might be fantasizing about their child going to Harvard, we just want to keep her alive," Schofield said. "It's not a done deal she will have adult schizophrenia. But [it becomes] more likely if her symptoms don't go away and there's a good chance this is a lifetime thing... Our hope for the future is that she stays alive and that she has enough moments of happiness as she grows up."

Learn more about Jani Schofield at www.januaryfirst.org.