Why Language Matters: A Qualitative Inquiry Into the Implications of Language Used During Provider-Patient Interactions on University Students’ Perceptions and Understandings of Their Own Mental Health

Language surrounding mental health has been utilised to mechanise and normalise stigma. Associated connotations of prejudice can deter individuals from accessing critical support. There are few studies investigating use of language within clinical contexts. This paper investigates implications of la...

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Main Authors: Colbert Elizabeth Jane, Powell Lauren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2025-01-01
Series:Psychology of Language and Communication
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.58734/plc-2025-0009
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