Whenever he’s assumed to be speaking to his therapist, he’s speaking straight to the camera, offering the viewers insight into his private thoughts. In “Words on Bathroom Walls,” Adam, the main character, partially narrates the movie talking to his psychiatrist, which is us, the viewers. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by symptoms like delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, difficulty thinking, and lack of motivation. What “Words on Bathroom Walls” Got Right About Schizophrenia Similar to our review on how schizophrenia was portrayed in “A Beautiful Mind,” today we’re sharing what the “Words on Bathroom Walls” movie got right and wrong about schizophrenia. Throughout the movie, we, the viewers, are exposed to Adam’s struggles with schizophrenia as he balances new medication and a budding romance. There, he meets Maya, an over-achieving soon-to-be valedictorian who agrees to tutor Adam as he struggles to maintain his GPA. After being expelled from one school, Adam undergoes a medical trial to manage his symptoms and transfers to a new private high school.
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