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HomeGlossary Itemvictim, suffering from, afflicted with, stricken with

victim, suffering from, afflicted with, stricken with

November 20, 2015February 9, 2016 rkanigel 2984 views

Don’t make an assumption about how someone with a mental illness [or other condition] is handling his or her life. Use value-neutral terms.

Not preferred: She suffers from anxiety. Preferred: She’s being treated for an anxiety disorder or She is diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.

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REFERENCE: Style Guide: Reporting on Mental Health
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