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Language to Use re Mental Illness

15/4/2013

 
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This is a very useful document with suggestions on what words and phrases to use and not use when talking with / about someone with a mental illness.

Eg
1. Do say – they’re a person with a mental illness
Don’t say – they are mentally ill

2. Do say – Sam sometimes kicks people when he’s hearing voices
Don’t say – Sam has challenging behaviours 

Click here for 'mhcc Recovery Oriented Language Guide'.

SOURCE: NTYAN enews


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