16 things not to say [to people with mental health problems]

a blog post by Alan and Amanda Stephenson from the Mind & Soul Foundation Christians talking about mental health issues

Often, we can avoid people with mental health difficulties because we are not sure what to say.

• Will we put our foot in it?
• Will we make it worse?
• Will we betray our own ignorance and stigma?
• Will our best intentions be hurtful?

However, a simple understanding of what not to say and what to say instead can be helpful.

Continue reading [one or two proof reading errors grated on my nerves]

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