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Old Oct 26, 2011, 08:41 PM
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I prefer people-first language that doesn't define anyone by an illness. Rather than "the mentally ill" you could say, "people who have experienced mental illness." Saying people first acknowledges everyone's humanity.

Good luck on your project!