The ways in which we treat people suffering with mental illness and addiction is a perfect example. I have researched stigma in acute healthcare organizations for years. Despite some positive counter examples, these patients are consistently treated in undignified ways. /2
The entire frame in which we discuss these horrible experiences triggers denial/defense. Our instinct is to rationalize; to dismiss. Rarely if ever do we elevate and dignify the patient/family and their experience. Especially if they have a history of psychiatric illness. /3
So what will we continue to accept?

Will we let them silence us or will we be the truth tellers?

Will we resign ourselves to helplessness or will we be fearless?

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