Used in a constructive manner, language can have a substantial impact on people's lives. In the context of mental illness, mental health, and wellbeing, negative words can be experienced as condescending, isolating, and stigmatising, whereas positive words can convey dignity, empathy, and hope. Colleen Vojak comments, “When used indiscriminately, words can create barriers, misconceptions, stereotypes and labels that are difficult to overcome. Labels can promote separateness and isolation while promoting hierarchical power differentials.”¹ Examples of this language use in the context of psychiatry are shown in the panel.

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语言在精神卫生保健中的重要性

以建设性的方式使用语言可以对人们的生活产生重大影响。在精神疾病，心理健康和福祉的背景下，负面词可以表现为居高临下，孤立和污名化，而正面词可以传达尊严，同理心和希望。Colleen Vojak评论说：“不加区分地使用词语会造成障碍，误解，刻板印象和难以克服的标签。标签可以促进分离和隔离，同时可以促进分级的功率差异。” ¹面板中显示了在精神病学中使用该语言的示例。