Mental Health campaigners cite ‘landmark victory’ after NZ court rules abuse can cause schizophrenia

Mental Health campaigners are citing a ‘landmark victory’ after a District Court judge in New Zealand upheld an appeal by a sexual abuse survivor against a decision (in relation to a claim for financial compensation) that sexual abuse can not cause schizophrenia.

The opinion of two psychiatrists that there is no evidence of a causal link was overturned when a third psychiatrist, David Codyre, presented what the research actually says.

The judge overturned the decision, citing the work of Clinical Psychologist Dr John Read and a previous UK judge’s similar decision.

Here’s a link to the ruling:
http://www.nzlii.org/nz/cases/NZACC/2013/385.html