Lauren Marie LeVert Foundation to Cure Schizophrenia

06/18/2026

What's in a name?

For centuries, we've used names to define, explain, and categorize the world around us. But sometimes a name becomes more than a description—it becomes a stereotype, a fear, or a barrier to understanding.

We recently came across this article in a parent advocacy group and thought it was incredibly interesting:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/healing-mind/202510/renaming-and-reconceptualizing-schizophrenia

The article explores a question that has been debated for years: Should schizophrenia be renamed?

In Japan, the condition was renamed from a term meaning "mind-splitting disease" to "integration disorder." But the real story wasn't about changing words. It was about changing understanding. The effort aimed to reduce stigma, encourage honest conversations, and remind people that a diagnosis does not define a person's future.

That got us thinking...

What is in a name?

Can a name carry hope?
Can it carry fear?
Can it shape the way we see a person before we ever know their story?

Whether the name changes or stays the same, the challenge remains the same: reducing stigma, improving understanding, advancing research, and ensuring that those living with schizophrenia receive the care, support, and opportunities they deserve.

And perhaps the bigger question is not what we call schizophrenia—but what people think when they hear the word.

What do you think? Does changing the name matter, or is changing the conversation what matters most?

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The idea that you can't live well with schizophrenia is outdated, and the name is associated with a stigma that is painful and spreads false information. We must rename this disease.

06/18/2026

The LMLF2CS 2026 Summer Reading List continues to grow, featuring powerful stories from individuals living with serious mental illness, families navigating schizophrenia, groundbreaking scientific discoveries, and advocates working to transform our mental health system.

We're especially excited to add Patrick J. Kennedy's Profiles in Mental Health Courage and A Common Struggle following his inspiring keynote at our 2026 Update in Schizophrenia Symposium.

One book on this list holds a special place for me: Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan. It was the very first mental health book I ever read, and it completely changed the way I think about mental illness, diagnosis, and the importance of continuing to ask questions.

💜 What mental health book would you add to the list?
Share your recommendations below and help us continue the conversation.

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06/15/2026

New research from Stanford Medicine has uncovered a fascinating connection between the immune system and schizophrenia. Researchers found that neutrophils—the most common white blood cells in the body—can produce C4A, one of the strongest known genetic risk factors associated with schizophrenia.

For decades, schizophrenia has been viewed primarily as a disorder of the brain. Studies like this suggest the story may be far more complex, involving the immune system, inflammation, genetics, and brain development.

At the Lauren Marie LeVert Foundation to Cure Schizophrenia, this is exactly why we support research that looks beyond symptoms and searches for root causes. We are the only mental health nonprofit focused on finding a cure for schizophrenia and severe mental illness.

🧠 Closer to a Cure Starts Here.

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Learn more: https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2026/05/neutrophils-schizophrenia.html

06/09/2026

Tazbentetol interim results show improvement in schizophrenia symptoms.

06/09/2026

We're excited to begin sharing footage from our 2026 Symposium with Endeavor Health, including this important message from the always-exuberant Heidi Cook, who has been a patient of Dr. Brad Cutler for more than 12 years.

Heidi reminds us that being a mental health professional is about more than knowledge and clinical expertise. The providers who change lives bring warmth, compassion, empathy, and genuine care to every interaction. When people feel seen, heard, and valued, trust grows—and better outcomes become possible.

Mental health care isn't just about treating symptoms. It's about caring for people. 💜

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06/09/2026

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06/06/2026

This session breaks down the real‑world barriers patients are facing in mental health treatment: limited therapy coverage, provider shortages, fragmented care, and benefit rules that delay or block treatment.

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

**Who am I?**

Schizophrenia doesn't just affect thoughts and perceptions—it can profoundly impact a person's sense of self.

At our 2026 Symposium, Dr. Brad Cutler reminded us that recovery is about more than managing symptoms—it's about helping people reconnect with who they are.

We can't wait to share more footage from the 2026 Symposium and continue these important conversations.

💜 Donate today to help bring experts like Dr. Cutler together for our 2027 Symposium and keep pushing for better care and a cure.