Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans experience a mental health illness in a given year? Despite its prevalence, individuals with a mental health diagnosis are still fighting to eliminate the stigma around mental health and getting treatment. Ableist language has become common vernacular with words tossed around like “crazy” and “insane.” I am joined today by Cory Bates-Rogers, Roger Isbell, and Tom Masseau to discuss this mental health crisis.Note: There is a trigger warning for this episode for triggering language and discussion of restraint and seclusion.Guests: Cory Bates-Rogers, PAIMI Council ChairRoger Isbell, PAIMI Council Member, Self-AdvocateTom Masseau, Executive Director at Disability Rights Arkansas Helpful Links: Visit our Website988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineLevel Up Your Vernacular BlogMental Health Conditions in the Workplace and the ADARestraint & Seclusion | Roger’s StoryPAIMI Advisory CouncilSupport the showContact DRA Subscribe to our newsletter Stay connected Show your support Email us at info@disabilityrightsar.org Thanks for listening! Make sure to rate & review!