

Gender (or gender identity) is the state of being a man, woman, both, neither, or other gender altogether. Sex is a word that refers to a person’s biology, including chromosomes, hormones, and organs (and when you take a closer look, it becomes clear that sex isn’t binary, either). It’s why we use “they” instead of “he or she” and why we distinguish between gender and sex. We weigh the words of our content carefully, scanning for issues that could hurt, exclude, or invalidate other human experiences. Our most powerful tools on the editorial team are our words. Here at Healthline, we couldn’t agree more. In an article for Conscious Style Guide, Steve Bien-Aimé proclaims, “Common language usages should not trample over others who are different.” So why not use the words that have power to validate, acknowledge, and include?

When you insist on using a former name an individual no longer uses, it symbolizes a preference for your own comfort and can be outright rude, if done intentionally. Referring to people with terms or phrases that they don’t agree with - like “it’s just a phase” - is a destructive force that implies a sense of doubt, fantasy, or role-play.ĭescribing someone as a “former man” or “biological man” is demeaning. In other words, it’s a form of discrimination and harmful to presume someone’s pronouns by looking at them. The misuse of pronouns might seem innocent, but it also puts the speaker’s discomfort and values before the other person’s. Ignoring what others identify themselves as can actually be alienating and sometimes traumatizing. Does language need to be collectively agreed upon before it’s actually offensive? What about subtler phrasings that unconsciously undermine people, specifically transgender and nonbinary people? Hope Prevails is available now wherever books are sold. The result is a treatment plan that addresses the whole person-not just chemical imbalances in the brain.įor those who struggle with depression and those that want to help them, Hope Prevails offers real hope for the future. She helps readers understand what depression is, how it affects them spiritually, and what, by God’s grace, it cannot do. Bengtson writes with deep compassion and empathy, blending her extensive training and faith, to offer readers a hope that is grounded in God’s love and grace. Helpful features include personal stories, biblical truths, prayers, and music recommendations.As with the bestselling My Stroke of Insight, the author experienced the same condition she treats.An estimated 350 million people worldwide suffer from some form of depression.By 2020, depression will be our greatest epidemic worldwide Neuropsychologist Offers Hope to Those Struggling with Depression
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