May 30 2023 44 mins
Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans experience a mental health illness in a given year? Despite its prevalence, individuals with a mental health diagnosis are still fighting to eliminate the stigma around mental health and getting treatment. Ableist language has become common vernacular with words tossed around like “crazy” and “insane.” I am joined today by Cory Bates-Rogers, Roger Isbell, and Tom Masseau to discuss this mental health crisis.
Note: There is a trigger warning for this episode for triggering language and discussion of restraint and seclusion.
Guests:
- Cory Bates-Rogers, PAIMI Council Chair
- Roger Isbell, PAIMI Council Member, Self-Advocate
- Tom Masseau, Executive Director at Disability Rights Arkansas
Helpful Links:
- Visit our Website
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Level Up Your Vernacular Blog
- Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace and the ADA
- Restraint & Seclusion | Roger’s Story
- PAIMI Advisory Council
Contact DRA
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