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We Need to Move Past Hurtful Labels Like ‘Psycho’ or ‘Schizo’, Here Are Some Alternative Clinical Terms to Use
Content warning: This article discusses topics of mental health. If it raises any issues for you, or if you’re concerned about someone you know, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 000 in an emergency. It is common to hear people use stigmatising, discriminatory and hurtful labels such as “psycho”, “schizo” or “totally bipolar”. Others might…