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<p>We recognise the important of language and the impact inappropriate language can
have. There are numerous resources available which provide clear guidance on appropriate
language and reporting on mental health, such as Time to Change, Mind and Rethink.
The Department strives to involve service users and people with lived experience of
mental health issues as one way of ensuring the language used is appropriate, and
easily understood.</p><p>The Department leads an Inter-Ministerial Group for Mental
Health, which works across Government departments to ensure that every area of Government
is addressing mental health consistently and compassionately. We continue to work
to ensure policies across Government are addressing the needs of people with mental
health problems and those at risk of poor mental health.</p>
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