Language and Stigma: The Objectification of Mental Illness
‘Othering’ serves to not only create an object of hatred but also of people’s discrimination.
‘Othering’ serves to not only create an object of hatred but also of people’s discrimination.
The author shares their experience as a mental health services consumer in New York City, highlighting privilege and deprivation. They
One of my biggest struggles as a social worker in human services is challenging learned helplessness.
Most people do not realize that there is no such thing as high-functioning.
I would be at this disposal and will of these poorly trained and quick-tempered workers.
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