A ‘rights’ based term used by activists who assert that some forms of psychiatric treatment can be considered abusive. They campaign for reforms to end the powers of psychiatry in compulsorily detaining patients and enforcing treatment.
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Popular with service providers, particularly within the public sector. Used as a generic description of the people who use services.
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A term often used by agencies and organisations that are seeking to draw attention to the poor quality of life for people experiencing mental health problems. Often used by carers, parents and individuals with a particular mental health problem.
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A term used to describe people experiencing/living through mental health problems and/or the consequences of a life event - such as sexual abuse. Regarded as more empowering than the more passive 'sufferer' with its connotations of ‘victim’. Often used by self-help and mutual assistance organisations. Not to be confused with ‘psychiatric survivors’ (see above).
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Shorthand for service users, although also used as term for people using illicit substances.
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Written in 2000
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