Uneasy Pursuit: A Screenplay Exploring an Untreated Schizophrenia and Its Impacts on One’s Life

Mental health has been overlooked in Indonesia for too long. Labels like ‘nuts’ and ‘insane’ are often associated with the matter, creating a stigma that undermines its significance. Therefore, this creative work intends to bring forth urgency of mental awareness, especially on women who more prone illness than men. The chosen topic is schizophrenia, which can result fatal impacts, including suicide, if left untreated. story follows Sandra, an Indonesian female police detective unknowingly battling schizophrenia while trying catch skilled mysterious criminal. After series regressions, she grows miserable, reaches peak devastation when struck by grief, tries end her life. However, manages overcome pain and, help proper treatment, puts under control. Conclusively, aims highlight importance early treatment awareness illnesses.