Hammersley and Read point out that if patients believe their illness
is an unchangeable genetic destiny requiring a physical solution,
they will readily accept a drug prescribed to them when in fact they
require quite different treatment. Worse, say the researchers, those
who buy the genetic fairytale are less likely to recover. "I hope we
soon see a more balanced and evidence-based approach to schizophrenia
and people using mental health services being asked what has happened
to them and being given help instead of stigmatizing labels and
mood-altering drugs," said Read.
Source: University of Manchester
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