Jani and her brother Bodhi Schofield have been the subject of media attention due to their mental health conditions and their mother's YouTube channel. Here is what has happened to them:
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Jani Schofield:
- Jani was diagnosed with childhood-onset schizophrenia at a young age.
- She gained public attention when she appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in 2009, where she discussed her hallucinations and imaginary friends.
- Jani's case sparked media interest, and her family's story was featured in various documentaries and articles.
- Her parents, Susan and Michael Schofield, wrote a book titled "January First: A Child's Descent into Madness and Her Father's Struggle to Save Her".
- It is unclear what Jani's current situation is, as there is limited recent information available.
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Bodhi Schofield:
- Bodhi, Jani's younger brother, has been diagnosed with severe autism and intermittent explosive disorder.
- He has exhibited violent outbursts and self-harming behavior, which have raised concerns about his mental health.
- Bodhi has had multiple hospitalizations at a UCLA psychiatric facility.
- His parents have documented his condition and treatment on their YouTube channel.
- There are allegations and concerns from online communities that Bodhi may be overmedicated, but it is important to note that these are allegations and not confirmed facts.
Learn more:
- 'How Susan Schofield’s family YouTube channel became a nightmare - The Verge'
- 'Born Schizophrenic': 2 Mentally Ill Children Threaten to Tear Family Apart - ABC News'
- 'January Schofield and her brother are in state custody (Little Girl from Born schizophrenic) | Lipstick Alley'