mistakes, misinformation and misconceptions of mental health in popular media

Friday, January 28, 2011

Small Steps

Dr Lance Sweets on Fox's "Bones" last night misspoke when he was telling agents about his recent traumatic experience; "whether it's textbook dis-a-sociation or ptsd...". Many people, including real life mental health professionals use the word disassociation (to disconnect or separate from something) instead of dissociation, the traumatic mental health disorder. We can't spread awareness and education if people aren't even using the right words.

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