Some mental health advocates in Massachusetts want a new name for schizophrenia
Researchers and those with the disorder say the name "schizophrenia" furthers stigma.
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Researchers and those with the disorder say the name "schizophrenia" furthers stigma.
When someone is diagnosed with schizophrenia — a psychotic disorder marked by delusional thinking — they often experience fear and anxiety. A group of Massachusetts-based researchers and advocates say changing the name could reduce its stigma.
But other stakeholders say the term schizophrenia itself is not the problem.
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