Letter to the editor: Don't perpetuate stigma

Notes: "I am fatigued from imploring others to not use the word 'schizophreni(c)a' when describing any situation with no connection to this mental illness. John Bird in 'Regaining our soul' (Opinion, Nov. 2017, p. 4) has confused it with the concept of dualism or a split personality -- another popular simplification to the word 'schizoid'. Either word perpetuates the stigma of those with a serious mental illness. I have worked with many who are struggling to live with schizophrenia, which has many features having no connection to a split personality/dualism. They are very much whole children of God". [Complete text of article.]

Subjects: Mental illness - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Stigma (Social psychology) - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Schizophrenia -Social aspects