6. General guidelines for inclusive content writing

Certain words carry different translations or interpretations for some groups of people, especially underrepresented communities. We must be careful in using idioms or phrases that reinforce negative stereotypes or may stigmatize mental illness.

Let’s look at ways to bring more intention to our writing when considering examples, metaphors, or vernacular:

1. Avoid labelling someone else’s identity as a negative
2. Double-check that the vernacular is not outdated
3. Try to use universally inclusive language.
4. Be careful of localized or culturally-specific idioms or expressions.