How to write about mental health Define a clear goal for your mental health content to keep it focused and valuable. Use credible, current sources like NIMH and WHO to ensure your content is trustworthy and evidence-based. Avoid stigmatizing language and use person-first, respectful terms to promote understanding.
Intake and assessment: Document a comprehensive assessment of the individual's mental health, including: diagnostic impressions, presenting problems, evaluation of symptoms, mental status examination, previous treatments, and medications (with observable side effects if any).
In addition, avoid words like “suffering” or “victim” when discussing those who have mental health challenges. Preferred: She has a mental health illness. She has a substance use disorder. Not preferred: She suffers from mental illness.
Intake and assessment: Document a comprehensive assessment of the individual's mental health, including: diagnostic impressions, presenting problems, evaluation of symptoms, mental status examination, previous treatments, and medications (with observable side effects if any).
The 5Cs are competence, confidence, character, caring, and connection. The anxiety dimensions are Social anxiety, Physical symptoms, Separation anxiety, and Harm avoidance.
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