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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

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