I believe the stigma of schizophrenia is directly related to the lack of progress in medication. It’s common to hear about American cities plagued by the plight of “schizophrenics” wandering the streets in deep psychosis. Society might have more compassion if people understood that schizophrenia is a brain disease that requires treatment and that the stigma of being labeled “crazy” and possibly violent is a powerful deterrent against seeking psychiatric help.
An opinion piece.