Please consider signing this national petition. Or for more info about this and international initiatives go to CASL: Campaign to Abolish the Schizophrenia Label.    "It is no longer morally or scientifically acceptable to ruin the lives of millions on the basis of a falsehood that has its origins in the 19th century."

CASL is calling for the label of schizophrenia to be abolished on the grounds that it is outdated, unscientific, stigmatising and presents a barrier to effective and appropriate support to individuals diagnosed with the label. Furthermore, it does not address the root causes of serious mental health problems.

Replacing schizophrenia with more meaningful, humane terminology will offer a more realistic possibility of recovery to those across the world who experience mental distress.

PLEASE CONSIDER SIGNING THE PETITION...AND ENCOURAGE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO DO SO! http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/CASL-CAMPAIGN/

Join the revolution! With the right support, it is possible that the diagnosis of schizophrenia will be changed by 2011 when the new diagnostic manuals are published...

Contact Info
Email:  
Website:  
http://www.caslcampaign.com
Office:  
COPE Initiative, University of Manchester, M13 9PL
Location:  
Manchester, United Kingdom

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Rosalind Oates  - Miss   |2009-08-19 12:32:14 Hi - I have been diagnosed with a psychotic illness for a couple of years and hear voices. I find the label 'schizophrenia' as being really negative with all the stigma that is attached to it. It would be great if people can help to get this changed! Reply

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