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Schizo-nomenclature: a new condition?
Toshimasa Maruta1, Makio Iimori
1Department of Psychiatry, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan. maruta@tokyo-med.ac.jp
Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences
|December 11, 2008
Summary
The term "schizophrenia" carries stigma, leading to a name change in Japan. Many international experts agree the term is inappropriate and stigmatizing.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Mental Health Nomenclature
Background:
- Psychiatric diagnoses can carry significant social stigma.
- The term 'schizophrenia' has been associated with negative perceptions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore expert opinions on the appropriateness and stigma associated with the term 'schizophrenia'.
- To document the context of changing the name of schizophrenia in Japan.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted among members of the World Psychiatric Association's Section on Classification, Diagnostic Assessment and Nomenclature.
- Data was collected from 21 respondents out of 80 surveyed members.
Main Results:
- Nine out of 21 respondents (45%) believed 'schizophrenia' was an inappropriate term.
Conclusions:
- The term 'schizophrenia' is perceived as inappropriate and stigmatizing by a significant portion of psychiatric nomenclature experts.
- The findings support the rationale behind changing diagnostic terminology to reduce stigma.