Leucht Stefan, Yurtseven Deniz S, Priller Josef, Davis John M, van Os Jim, Sommer Iris E C
Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, TUM University Hospital Rechts der Isar, Ismaningerstrasse 22, 81675, Munich, Germany.
German Center for Mental Health (DZPG), Partner Site Munich/Augsburg, Germany.
Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2025 May 19. doi: 10.1007/s00406-025-02018-8.
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.
我们提议将精神分裂症重新命名为阳性和阴性症状障碍（PND），以减少污名化、提高清晰度，并与当前的诊断标准保持一致。该术语反映了核心症状领域，具有可翻译性、与国际疾病分类（ICD）兼容，且避免了误导性关联。如果认知缺陷应包含在名称中，那么它将是阳性、阴性、认知症状障碍。利益相关者的意见和语言评估对于成功实施和全球接受至关重要。
