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Jani's Ongoing Battle with Schizophrenia

From: 7-Year-Old Schizophrenic, a Man Who Lost 259 Pounds, and a Dirty Dancing Reunion
In 2009, Oprah met Jani, a 7-year-old girl battling childhood schizophrenia, who had more than 200 imaginary companions. After Jani and her family appeared on The Oprah Show, Oprah says, viewer emails came pouring in. Three years later, Jani's parents, Susan and Michael Schofield, discuss Jani's progress and share how animal therapy helps quiet her mind.
Published on November 20, 2012
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