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EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRIC SCIENCES
Volume 28, Issue 3, Pages 258-261Publisher
CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
DOI: 10.1017/S2045796018000513
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Attitudes; mental illness stigma; schizophrenia; stereotypes
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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.
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