This one touches on the 'what do you call something without giving it a label' category. When it comes to physical conditions people are comfortable with the ph

This one touches on the 'what do you call something without giving it a label' category. When it comes to physical conditions people are comfortable with the phrases healthy or unhealthy. Saying that somebody is mentally healthy seems ok, but calling someone mentally unhealthy seems off. I have seen people react badly to the term mental illness. Equally saying that I 'suffer from' xyz strikes me as negative ('suffering' is too negative, ‘experiencing’, ‘dealing with’, ‘enduring’ are more personally more apt /applicable but are such odd phrases that using them in conversation would stigmatize things further or make people suddenly start walking on egg shells). Which leads to the question – What is the best term to use when it comes to discussing mental health (mental un-health?) issues with prospective employers? Personally I am fortunate that in my area of industry I’m required to list any and all prescription medications as part of background checks. This allows me to steer the dialogue at an early stage of the process (‘what are these for, why do you take them, what impact do they have’ etc.) Most have been extremely understanding and supportive. A very, very few have run for the hills so having that discussion at the start of things saves time all round. As with all things in life, your mileage may vary