Approximately 1 in every 100 adults will be diagnosed with schizophrenia in their life.

The condition affects many aspects of a patient. Notably, it can lead to hallucinations, issues with memory, and behavioural problems.

However, there are limited options when it comes to schizophrenia treatment.

"Up to 50 percent [of patients] end up with treatment-resistant disease that fails to respond to the standard-of-care medications," said Professor Murray Cairns, researcher at the University of Newcastle.

"It’s important to help people experiencing psychosis quickly before they withdraw from work and social connections," he said in a press release.

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