Challenging the Stigma: The language we use matters. Always strive to use person-first language (e.g., "a person with schizophrenia" instead of "a schizophrenic"). Our words reinforce dignity and fight the damaging effects of clinical stigma. 🗣️
#SocialWork #PersonFirstLanguage #Ethics

What Is "Person-First Language," and Why Is It Important? Person-first language emphasizes a person’s individuality ahead of their disability or condition. However, it’s not always the right choice.

We’re NOT going back 🤨
#PersonFirstLanguage #PeopleFirstLanguage #PFL #RESPECT
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The R-Word: Why Language Matters and How We Can Do Better - The Arc The R-word is loaded with hurt, discrimination, and a painful history. Here's why it's time we ditched it for good.

In case you were wondering 🤔
thearc.org/blog/the-r-w... #WordsMATTER #PersonFIRSTlanguage

“Incarcerated [people with felony convictions] don’t have the right to vote in #Massachusetts — but they still have the right to try to change that.”

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#PersonFirstLanguage #PeopleFirst #VotingRights

When society still refuses to accept the truth, we're forced to broadcast the news from a random backyard behind a makeshift desk...while Karen calls the cops on us. #PWUD #mentalhealth #PublicHealth #addiction #harmreduction #stigmakills #personfirstlanguage #humanrights