There’s a language barrier in the mental health conversation. The words we use to communicate our problems are prone to misuse and misinterpretation and our relationships suffer as a result. The key to breaking down that barrier is to give people the right words, which the city of Chicago aims to do with the Talk it Out Initiative
Activation: The Mental Health database (MHDB)
A free accessible resource where users can find clear, concise definitions for mental health terms and symptoms
MHDB will also host forums where users can share tips and their own personal experiences
oUT OF HOME
Out of home placements will include user submitted definitions that help show the nuance of mental health in every life