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Beware the word police

Psychiatric Services (2019) 70(3) 234-236
DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201800369
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Abstract

Frequent calls for changing diagnostic labels to decrease stigma may result in unintended consequences. Condemning incorrect language by policing word choice oversimplifies the depth of work involved to increase opportunities for people with mental illness. This Open Forum reviews three unintended consequences of using scolding language.

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Corrigan, P. W. (2019). Beware the word police. Psychiatric Services, 70(3), 234–236. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ps.201800369

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