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Mental health experts in London say there is scientific invalidity to the term “schizophrenia”, this according to an article posted today on CNN.com; “‘Schizophrenia’ ” should be dropped, experts say”.

Professor Marius Romme of the University of Central England in Birmingham …

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“Is this the End of “Schizophrenia” as we know it?”

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  1. jennie 2:34 pm on October 11th, 2006

    And . . . what is your view?

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  2. Marat 4:55 pm on October 11th, 2006

    So, if the grounds for abolition of the term are such that some people exhibit symptoms consistent with the diagnosis as a result of some life stress (cf genetic reasons), then what do we do with those “bona fide” patients?

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