Towards a name change of schizophrenia: Positive and Negative Symptoms Disorder (PND)
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2025-06
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Leucht, Stefan
Yurtseven, Deniz S
Priller, Josef
Davis, John M
Van Os, Jim
Sommer, I. E.
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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.
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Leucht, S, Yurtseven, D S, Priller, J, Davis, J M, van Os, J & Sommer, I E C 2025, 'Towards a name change of schizophrenia : Positive and Negative Symptoms Disorder (PND)', European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, vol. 275, no. 4, pp. 963-971. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00406-025-02018-8