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The Power of Language about Mental Health

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Language shapes how we see the world. The words we choose and the meanings we attach to them influence our feelings, attitudes and beliefs. Words can make us feel good, and they can cause us to feel bad.

People-First Language

Everyone deserves to be treated with respect. "Peoplefirst" language is a simple guideline to choosing words

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that are appropriate and respectful. It focuses on people's

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We have a choice in the words we use to describe ourselves,

abilities instead of their limitations. It always puts the person

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others and the world around us. These choices have a

first before the mental health condition to demonstrate his

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powerful effect on how we view mental health and people

or her dignity and worth. We talk about a person's health

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with mental health conditions. It's important to respect

condition only if necessary.

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people's preferences for the words used to identify them and describe their life experiences.

To apply people-first language, ask yourself if using words that label someone with a mental health condition matters

cultures it helpfu

The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health encourages you

in the conversation. A person's mental health is only one

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to talk with family, friends, co-workers and others about

aspect of who the person is. If the information doesn't

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the words used to talk about mental health and people

contribute to the topic in a necessary or meaningful way,

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with mental health conditions. Start an open, respectful

why mention it at all?

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conversation about why some words can be negative and hurtful. Invite people to think about how the words they choose to use affect others.

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People-First Language

If the information is important, use people-first language to talk about it. People-first language means we literally put ourselves and others first in a sentence. For example,

instead of calling someone "mentally ill," the more appropriate, respectful phrase is "a

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