What is another word for deranged person?

Pronunciation: [dɪɹˈe͡ɪnd͡ʒd pˈɜːsən] (IPA)

The term "deranged person" is a dismissive and stigmatizing label that has been used to describe individuals with mental health conditions. There are many synonyms for the word "deranged person" which are more respectful and accurate. Some examples include: mentally ill person, person with a psychiatric disorder, person with a mental health condition, person with a psychological disorder, person with a cognitive impairment, person with a behavioral disorder, person with a neurodevelopmental disorder and person with an emotional disturbance. Using respectful and accurate language when discussing mental health conditions is essential in reducing the stigma that is often associated with them, enabling individuals to seek appropriate treatment and support.

What are the hypernyms for Deranged person?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    psychotic person, Mentally Ill Person, madman/madwoman, mentally unstable person, psychologically unsound person.

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