Pledge to Fight the Stigma
Photo from: Stop Stigma - Murray PHNMurray PHN stig·ma [ˈstiɡmə] NOUN a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person: "the stigma of having gone to prison will always be with me" · "Debt has lost its stigma and is now a part of everyday life" https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stigma * 7 Ways to Fight Stigma *What to Say/What Not to Say *Mental Health Stigma Quiz 7 WAYS YOU CAN FIGHT STIGMA 1 - LANGUAGE, LANGUAGE, LANGUAGE... Words have a powerful impact way beyond the moments that they are uttered. It is so important to be aware of the importance of language and the effect of words. This is even more relevant and important when speaking about mental health or well-being issues. Expressing mental health disorders casually and flippantly can come across as condescending and stigmatizing. Saying things like, "Such a psycho," "That's such OCD behavior" or "crazy" are hurtful and can have...