"79-Year Study Tracks Evolution of Mental Health Terminology"
TL;DR
A study analyzing 340,000 texts from 1940-2019 reveals a shift in mental health terminology from "disease" and "disturbance" to "mental health" and "psychiatric," with "mental illness" now the most-used term, reflecting growing recognition of mental health issues. Further research is needed to understand the impact of these terms on those experiencing mental ill health.
Topics:healthmental-health#historical-analysis#language-evolution#mental-health#mental-illness#psychiatry#public-perception
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