Towards a name change of schizophrenia: Positive and Negative Symptoms Disorder (PND).
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| Title: | Towards a name change of schizophrenia: Positive and Negative Symptoms Disorder (PND). |
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| Authors: | Leucht, Stefan (AUTHOR), Yurtseven, Deniz S. (AUTHOR), Priller, Josef (AUTHOR), Davis, John M. (AUTHOR), van Os, Jim (AUTHOR), Sommer, Iris E. C. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | European Archives of Psychiatry & Clinical Neuroscience. Jun2025, Vol. 275 Issue 4, p963-971. 9p. |
| Subjects: | Schizophrenia, Diagnosis, Social stigma, Cognition disorders, Syndromes, Rebranding (Marketing), Stakeholder analysis |
| Abstract: | We propose renaming schizophrenia to Positive and Negative Symptoms Disorder (PND) to reduce stigma, enhance clarity, and align with current diagnostic criteria. The term reflects core symptom domains, is translatable, ICD compatible, and avoids misleading associations. If cognitive deficits should be part of the name, it would be Positive, Negative, Cognitive Symptoms disorder. Stakeholder input and linguistic evaluation are essential for successful implementation and global acceptance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | We propose renaming schizophrenia to Positive and Negative Symptoms Disorder (PND) to reduce stigma, enhance clarity, and align with current diagnostic criteria. The term reflects core symptom domains, is translatable, ICD compatible, and avoids misleading associations. If cognitive deficits should be part of the name, it would be Positive, Negative, Cognitive Symptoms disorder. Stakeholder input and linguistic evaluation are essential for successful implementation and global acceptance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 09401334 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s00406-025-02018-8 |
