Advancement in information technology has contributed to growing public interest and awareness regarding mental health.
While increased mental health literacy can benefit the community, this phenomenon also gives rise to some common mistakes that can do more harm than good!More often than not, mental health terms are misused and many are not aware of their harmful effects:
Using these terms to insult paints mental illness in a negative light by equating them to unfavourable behaviours. This prevents healthy discussions about mental health and possibly discourages individuals from seeking psychological help.What to do instead: Engage in healthy debates without personal attacks or Ad Hominem. Focus on resolving conflicts and not insulting or blaming.To cheer someone up, many turn to motivational quotes on the internet.
Doing so is extremely selfish and manipulative as it defies the listeners’ realities, limits their choices, and disregards their needs. Besides harming interpersonal relationships, this also demonises mental health concepts and reinforces existing stigmas.What to do instead: Call out those who manipulate mental health concepts. Invite them to engage in a healthy discussion about mental health and urge them to use the terms correctly.
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