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CHANGE?

When researching, there have been some movements to suggest that contemporary mental health is moving towards a more inclusive and language flexible service, however, there were lots of gaps in research along the use of terminology and language. This was interesting, as I believe there is lots more that can be done, to something soContinue reading “CHANGE?”

RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY?

Language can be a risk and a responsibility all in one. We are at risk of saying the wrong thing or using the wrong language, and we have a responsibility to not do this. Language gives us the ability to express ourselves, or in psychology, Skinner (1957) proposed language was learnt through reinforcement and thereforeContinue reading “RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY?”

POLICY?

Although freedom of speech is a basic human right, there are many limitations to the type of language we deem acceptable, and those that are not, such as hate speech. The power behind language can be both uplifting and dangerous, and the ability to understand the difference is key to practitioners, clients and to everyoneContinue reading “POLICY?”

FRAMEWORK?

When looking at framework and practice, we must look at a medical model, obsessed with structure and diagnostic labels, and compare to a more sociological based method. Language is prominent in both, positively and negatively. The power threat meaning framework places emphasis on the narratives we make about our lives, and how we make senseContinue reading “FRAMEWORK?”

STIGMA?

Mental health has always existed but not always been recognised, and almost half of people in England will experience lapses in mental health in their life, whether it be depression or psychosis (McManus et al, 2009). Historically, mental illness was often associated with something that went against the norm, usually involving homosexuality or exceedingly intelligentContinue reading “STIGMA?”

LANGUAGE AND STIGMA..

I want to propose something that really needs to change. As teenagers, we are so quick to instantly use the terms we hear so widely used on the tv, and in the media, and think that they have no impact. Calling someone a ‘psycho’ or ‘weird’ and labelling people because they appear different to youContinue reading “LANGUAGE AND STIGMA..”