Journal Article (Editorial)

DZNE-2025-00680

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Towards a name change of schizophrenia: Positive and Negative Symptoms Disorder (PND).

Leucht, S. ; Yurtseven, D. S. ; Priller, J.DZNE* ; Davis, J. M. ; van Os, J. ; Sommer, I. E. C.

2025
Steinkopff Darmstadt

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Please use a persistent id in citations: doi:10.1007/s00406-025-02018-8

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.

Keyword(s): Humans (MeSH) ; Schizophrenia: classification (MeSH) ; Schizophrenia: physiopathology (MeSH) ; Schizophrenia: diagnosis (MeSH) ; Terminology as Topic (MeSH) ; Schizophrenic Psychology (MeSH) ; Cognitive Dysfunction (MeSH)

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Translational Neuropsychiatry (AG Priller)

Research Program(s):

1. 353 - Clinical and Health Care Research (POF4-353) (POF4-353)

Appears in the scientific report 2025

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