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The debate about renaming schizophrenia: a new name would not resolve the stigma
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Gaebel, W. Kerst, A. |
| Copyright Year | 2018 |
| Description | The concept and name of schizophrenia have been questioned in the scientific community and among various stakeholders. A name change is seen as a means and an opportunity to reduce stigmatizing beliefs and to improve mental health care. Some Asian countries have already taken the step of a name change. So far, however, the scientific community of western countries has not yet come to an agreement on any alternative name. Meeting relevant criteria for a new name, finding agreement among all involved groups and replacing the established term is a complex process. For now, the concept of schizophrenia has proven its reliability, clinical utility and validity, although schizophrenia is a stigmatised mental disorder like many others. Renaming cannot be the only answer to negative beliefs, prejudice and discrimination. |
| Related Links | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6999022/pdf https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/03F2CEAAB35D5914B5AACC205C8E8A29/S2045796018000513a.pdf/div-class-title-the-debate-about-renaming-schizophrenia-a-new-name-would-not-resolve-the-stigma-div.pdf |
| Ending Page | 261 |
| Page Count | 4 |
| Starting Page | 258 |
| ISSN | 20457960 |
| e-ISSN | 20457979 |
| DOI | 10.1017/s2045796018000513 |
| Journal | Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences |
| Issue Number | 3 |
| Volume Number | 28 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) |
| Publisher Date | 2018-09-11 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences Mental Illness Stigma |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health Epidemiology Psychiatry and Mental Health |
