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SaneboContributor
SANE Australia has called for a national discussion on whether to change the name of Schizophrenia. https://www.sane.org/sane-media/news-comment
Some people - including people living with schizophrenia, their family and friends and mental health professionals - strongly support a change but others are not so sure.
Some research suggests it would help other research says its not definitive.
How do you see it?
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hopeandsupportSenior Contributor
Yes, i think it should be changed. My daughter's psychiatrist mentioned this. He said it might be called 'Integration Disorder'. I think it's a good idea especially if it's not terribly accurate.
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DustyAnnNew Contributor
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
The understanding of the concept of schizophrenia has evolved a great deal since Bleuler ... yes it is time for a change.
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brockovich86Senior Contributor
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
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