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NikNik
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Q&A Info Session // What not to say to someone who has a MI // 11 - 15 Sep

From Monday, 11 Sep – Friday, 15 Sep we are opening the floor to you to share your great and not so great responses people have had when you have shared about your mental health.

With RUOK? Day coming up, we thought rather than looking at what TO say, we thought to put a spin on it and educate others on what NOT to say to someone who has a mental illness.

What do you find unhelpful?

Most importantly - what is the best response someone can have when you disclose about your mental health?

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Re: Q&A Info Session // What not to say to someone who has a MI // 11 - 15 Sep

Good afternoon @Former-Member @Teej @Zoe7 & @Shaz51 - just posting this to remind you about this session Smiley Happy

Re: Q&A Info Session // What not to say to someone who has a MI // 11 - 15 Sep

Good afternoon @NikNik Smiley Very Happy

Hello  @Kirin @Teej @Zoe7

Re: Q&A Info Session // What not to say to someone who has a MI // 11 - 15 Sep

Hi @Shaz51 , is this info session here? or somewhere on another thread? what time does it start?

Re: Q&A Info Session // What not to say to someone who has a MI // 11 - 15 Sep

Hello @Neelix, it is open for the week my friend , so if you have any questions or advice to give , feel free to chat

Re: Q&A Info Session // What not to say to someone who has a MI // 11 - 15 Sep

What do you find unhelpful? @Neelix , @NikNik

My husband found that people would say " you Don`t look like you have a Mental illness"

 

 

Re: Q&A Info Session // What not to say to someone who has a MI // 11 - 15 Sep

Hi @Shaz51 @NikNik 

You know what I find unhelpful from my husband?

"can't you just take another tablet" as if a tablet is going to fix everything

 

Re: Q&A Info Session // What not to say to someone who has a MI // 11 - 15 Sep

Ohhhh @BlueBay,, I am sorry , i have said that to mr shaz myself , I don`t say that anymore

@Neelix, @NikNik

 

Re: Q&A Info Session // What not to say to someone who has a MI // 11 - 15 Sep

When medical staff, support workers say to me 'you need to be honest' ...like? it makes me sound like I tell lies

Re: Q&A Info Session // What not to say to someone who has a MI // 11 - 15 Sep

@Shaz51 ..I've not heard that before .gawd, what do people with a mental illness look like ...oops I forgot its about advice and questions...*puts* duck tape on her mouth
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