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How Does Language Affect Our Mental Health?

MQ Mental Health

My therapist and I have found it hugely beneficial for me to draw about an experience or a feeling in my body rather than talk about it. You might have heard someone make a common throwaway comment that uses medical terminology linked to mental health, such as describing themselves as being ‘a bit OCD’ just because they like things neat.

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How Does Language Affect Our Mental Health?

MQ Mental Health

My therapist and I have found it hugely beneficial for me to draw about an experience or a feeling in my body rather than talk about it. You might have heard someone make a common throwaway comment that uses medical terminology linked to mental health, such as describing themselves as being ‘a bit OCD’ just because they like things neat.

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My Short Stay in a Mental Health Hospital

Beautiful Voyager

My journal was my first therapist, where I recorded frustration, anxiety and depression. Schizophrenia? I’ve been at Thompson for over six years as a therapist,” Kathy started. I addressed it with my regular therapist, but nothing we tried was working.” Apparently, the staff—or her therapist—had given her a job to do.