Posts Tagged ‘Disability’
Why You Need to Start Including Disabled People in Your Healthcare Activism
Telling people to stock up on medication in case they lose coverage? Tips like this aren’t taking disabled and chronically ill people into account.
Read MoreYes, ‘Stupid’ Is an Ableist Slur – Let’s Unpack Your Defensiveness About That
“It feels like a betrayal every time.” Still want to use the word “stupid” even though it’s ableist? This will give you reason to reconsider.
Read MoreWhy We Need to Stop Comparing Mental Illness to Physical Illness
Should we be treating mental illness more like we treat physical illness? This is said to address mental health stigma, but here’s why it’s not helping.
Read More6 Backhanded ‘Compliments’ That Mentally Ill People Are Tired Of
It’s hard to know the “right” thing to say when someone discloses a mental illness. This will help you avoid some common “compliments” that hurt.
Read More4 Reasons Why I Refuse to Say That Mental Illness ‘Doesn’t Define Me’
Is it better to separate your mental illness from your identity? Not for everyone – and this may give you a whole new perspective on this question.
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