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Dollit
Guest
I was asked to read a document for someone who works for the local council and give him honest and constructive criticism. The work was excellent but what I did pick up on was a page about "Disability" and the terminology used to describe people with various illness and conditions. This is what was said about mental health -
"Avoid - Mentally Ill, Mad, Crazy, Mentally Handicapped
Use/Preferred - Person with Mental Health Impairment, Mental Health System user"
I questioned his use to find that this is standard council recommendations. He has asked me for genuine feedback. If you, as a person with a mental health problem, is going to be described in an official document what description would you prefer to be used?
It doesn't matter where in the country you come from - or where in the world for that matter - what is important is that this is a genuine chance to give a council feedback.
Cheers
"Avoid - Mentally Ill, Mad, Crazy, Mentally Handicapped
Use/Preferred - Person with Mental Health Impairment, Mental Health System user"
I questioned his use to find that this is standard council recommendations. He has asked me for genuine feedback. If you, as a person with a mental health problem, is going to be described in an official document what description would you prefer to be used?
It doesn't matter where in the country you come from - or where in the world for that matter - what is important is that this is a genuine chance to give a council feedback.
Cheers