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 (I don't have a URL or more specific citation. Sylvia) Powered by LSoft's LISTSERV(R) list management software