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
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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