05/18/2026
This Mental Health Awareness Month, MSU Behavioral Health is recognizing the importance of understanding mental illness — because awareness leads to compassion. 💚
This week, we’re highlighting how the words we use matter and the impact they can have on others.
Language that recognizes the whole person helps people feel respected, valued, and supported. When we choose our words thoughtfully, we create space for connection and compassionate care.
Respectful communication is especially important during times of transition, including housing instability or reentry into the community. Coordinated, compassionate support can help reduce disruptions in care, while trust grows through clear and thoughtful conversation.
