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Hi Amanda-I wasn't specific, but I am not referring to the posters, only the authors of the site. Most authors are mental health workers.

I'm on the East Coast too but think it does result in immense stigma, although that can be subjective. Again-using "mentally ill" puts people into a binary category. You're a mentally ill person or you are a non-mentally ill person.

Anyone can have a mental disability or mental health condition but not be labeled "mentally ill". The label and concepts nothing to do with ability for accommodations or financial assistance.

Anyway, a post on another thread sparked my awareness*, and I wanted to share on this thread. People labeled "mentally ill" are often not taken seriously. Credibility or judgment is questioned. People can't get health care. It is often assumed people lack capabilities or cannot be responsible or make rational decisions. The stigma is harmful.

I realize the mission of this site is not to stamp out stigma, but again, if it is a source of education, and widely read, I would like to see more done to try to diminish stigma. I'm seeing many authors promote it, so it was a concern I wanted to raise.

*https://forums.psychcentral.com/othe...diagnosis.html