Major Announcement: Schizophrenia Bulletin Open

Schizophrenia Bulletin was launched in 1969 by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to provide the scientific, clinical, and education communities with a reputable source for following the science and illuminating the experience of persons afflicted with this mental disorder. In 2005, responsibility for theBulletin moved from the NIMH to a joint collaboration between Oxford University Press (OUP) and the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center (MPRC). Two hallmark features of theBulletin, the cover artwork and First Person Accounts contributed by people with lived experiences, help foster awareness and understanding of the human experience of psychosis. Nonclinical scientists have a source for “what is it like” that was not otherwise available. Clinicians can gain new insights that increase understanding and empathy. Patients, families, and advocates have access to a broad and inspiring range of experiences that promote understanding and appreciation for the challenges faced by patien ts. And the lay public has a unique resource to understand the many issues related to this disorder and “humanize” this knowledge in contrast to the media depictions that create apprehension and stigma.
Source: Schizophrenia Bulletin - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research