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Mar 25, 2021 · Could We Still Use “Crazy”? It’s clear that the mental health community is unsure if or how to use the word. Some people argue that because of the stigma attached to it, the word shouldn’t be used at all. Others suggest we can use it if we do so very intentionally, and never to insult a person with a mental illness.
We're about to discuss sensitive words and why we decide to stop using them. For example, one word used to be a standard schoolyard insult. We would not say it today without this warning...
Jun 12, 2020 · Jessica Gimeno, a prominent mental health activist diagnosed with bipolar II, runs her own blog, and notes that “Someone who is racist — they are racist, not 'crazy.' Or sometimes people use the word 'crazy' to label people they have issues with, from a political figure they oppose to an ex.”
Dec 3, 2017 · To call an idea ‘crazy’ is to dismiss it as irrational; to describe a situation as ‘crazy’ is to say it is out of hand; to call someone ‘crazy’ is to bunch together behaviour deemed absurd.
Sep 27, 2018 · People use the word “crazy” to mean silly, strange, or outlandish; they use the word as a modifier like “extremely” or “intensely”; they use it to mean irrational or unexplainable; and sometimes they use it to describe mental illness.
Jul 8, 2019 · We're about to discuss sensitive words and why we decide to stop using them. For example, one word used to be a standard schoolyard insult. We would not say it today without this warning first.
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Dec 29, 2017 · Our casual use of the words "crazy" and "insane" reinforce these negative stereotypes and fears. So, this year, let's all make a resolution to stop using these words. Instead, let's find alternative words for what we actually mean, like that's unreal, that's unbelievable, that's wild.
