Neurotransmitter-stress syndrome

Neurotransmitter-stress syndrome is the proposed name by Mental health professional in the United States to replace schizophrenia The rationale for changing the name of schizophrenia to Neurotransmitter-stress syndrome is to prevent stigma and mispreceptions regarding the nature of the mental disorder Layman language uses the term "schizophrenic" loosely, such as economists referring to economy as being schizophrenic. The media pushes the notion that schizophrenia means a Dissociative identity disorder for instance hollywood movies like Me, Myself & Irene perpetuate this misconception. The careless misusage of the term schizophrenia has been discouraged and written about by professionals.[2]

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References

• Psychiatric Rehabilitation (2006) Carlos W. Pratt, Kenneth J. Gill, Nora M. Barrett, Melissa M. Roberts Academic Press ISBN-13: 978-0-12-564245-3 ISBN-10: 0-12-564245-8 Controversial Issue: Schizophrenia (or Neurotransmitter Stress Syndrome)

• [2] A Sourcebook for Families Coping with Mental Illness Second Edition(2004)Micheal Berren, PhD ISBN 0-9646238-1-1
• http://www.intervoiceonline.org/tags/schizophrenia Stigma of the Schizophrenia Label