"Evidence of a Good Prognosis Being Common What our world is realizing though is that a diagnosis of schizophrenia does not mean hopelessness anymore. In fact, 70% of people who experience psychosis and are diagnosed with schizophrenia are not categorized as having a "poor prognosis" (Guloksuz & van Os, 2019). Several long-term outcomes studies have shown for quite some time that the majority of schizophrenia patients may recover and have a long-term positive outcome (Bleuler, 1978; Harding et al, 1987; Ciompi, 1980)."
"Renaming and Reconceptualizing Must Go Together Countries all over the world have recognized for some time the need and benefits of renaming schizophrenia, and along with renaming it, reconceptualizing what this disease really means and reeducating the public and health care system on what the prognosis really is. The first country to do so was Japan. In 1993, Japan started the process of renaming what they call schizophrenia, which in Japanese translates into "mind-splitting disease.""
The term schizophrenia originates from the earlier diagnosis "dementia praecox" and carries strong stigma linking it to dangerousness, incurability, and unpredictability. Many clinicians and psychosocial professionals assume that good functioning is incompatible with a schizophrenia diagnosis due to beliefs about poor prognosis. Research shows that 70% of people who experience psychosis and receive a schizophrenia diagnosis are not categorized as having a poor prognosis, and several long-term outcome studies report that a majority may recover or achieve positive long-term outcomes. Several countries have pursued renaming efforts, beginning with Japan in 1993, and emphasize that renaming must be accompanied by reconceptualization and reeducation of the public and healthcare systems.
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