Center for Behavioral Health and Justice

Center for Behavioral Health and Justice The CBHJ is a Center of Excellence out the Wayne State University School of Social Work.

Define the terms, not the person. Effective communication is shared work, and stronger mental health literacy can help m...
05/29/2026

Define the terms, not the person. Effective communication is shared work, and stronger mental health literacy can help make conversations clearer, more accessible, and more productive.

Today’s term is “empowerment,” which is the process of gaining confidence, knowledge, skills, and support to make informed decisions, advocate for personal needs, and take an active role in one’s own life and mental health care.

Visit the AOT toolkit to learn more about assisted outpatient treatment. https://behaviorhealthjustice.wayne.edu/aot

Clear, informed language can make a meaningful difference in how we understand and support others. Define the terms, not...
05/28/2026

Clear, informed language can make a meaningful difference in how we understand and support others. Define the terms, not the person.

Today’s term is “protective factors,” the conditions, relationships, skills, or supports that help reduce risk and promote mental health, resilience, safety, and overall wellbeing.

Follow along throughout the month as we continue building a shared language. Learn more in the AOT toolkit: https://behaviorhealthjustice.wayne.edu/aot

When we strengthen our understanding of mental health language, we create more productive and respectful conversations. ...
05/27/2026

When we strengthen our understanding of mental health language, we create more productive and respectful conversations. Define the terms, not the person.

Today’s term is “insight,” defined as a person’s ability to recognize, understand, and reflect on their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, or mental health experiences, which can support communication, treatment, and decision-making.

Learn more here: https://behaviorhealthjustice.wayne.edu/aot

Mental health literacy helps us communicate more clearly and support one another with greater understanding. That starts...
05/26/2026

Mental health literacy helps us communicate more clearly and support one another with greater understanding. That starts with one idea: define the terms, not the person.

Today’s term is “hyperactivity,” which describes when a behavioral state involving unusually high levels of movement, energy, or activity.

Join us each day as we highlight key terms and build shared understanding. Explore the AOT toolkit: https://behaviorhealthjustice.wayne.edu/aot

Effective communication is shared work, and stronger mental health literacy helps make conversations clearer and more ac...
05/25/2026

Effective communication is shared work, and stronger mental health literacy helps make conversations clearer and more accessible. Define the terms, not the person.

Today’s term is “pressured speech,” the clinical term used to describe a speech pattern involving rapid or difficult-to-interrupt speech.

Follow along each day as we build a shared language and a more informed community. Visit the AOT toolkit to learn more: https://behaviorhealthjustice.wayne.edu/aot

Define the terms, not the person. Clear, informed communication is a shared responsibility, and mental health literacy p...
05/22/2026

Define the terms, not the person. Clear, informed communication is a shared responsibility, and mental health literacy plays an important role in making that possible.

Today’s term is “word salad,” which describes when a person uses incoherent speech using unrelated words and phrases in a sentence.

Join us each day as we highlight key terms and strengthen understanding together. Learn more in the AOT toolkit: https://behaviorhealthjustice.wayne.edu/aot

Define the terms, not the person. Effective communication is shared work, and stronger mental health literacy can help m...
05/21/2026

Define the terms, not the person. Effective communication is shared work, and stronger mental health literacy can help make conversations clearer, more accessible, and more productive.

Today’s term is “labile tone,” which is the clinical term to describe when someone displays rapid, abrupt changes in feeling or tone.

Follow along each day as we build a shared language and a stronger, more informed community. Visit the AOT toolkit to see the full list of key terms and learn more about assisted outpatient treatment. https://behaviorhealthjustice.wayne.edu/aot

Congratulations to CBHJ staff members Kaitlyn Kok, Mya Ellison, Rachel Marken, Chase Herle, and Ariel Clay for graduatin...
05/19/2026

Congratulations to CBHJ staff members Kaitlyn Kok, Mya Ellison, Rachel Marken, Chase Herle, and Ariel Clay for graduating from the Wayne State University School of Social Work with your Masters in Social Work! They have each worked so hard for this achievement, balancing full- and part-time work with the CBHJ, classes, practicum placements, and hopefully at least a little leftover time for fun. We're incredibly proud of all they've accomplished.

Clear, informed language can make a meaningful difference in how we understand and support others. Define the terms, not...
05/19/2026

Clear, informed language can make a meaningful difference in how we understand and support others. Define the terms, not the person.

Today’s term is “recovery,” a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.

Follow along throughout the month as we continue building a shared language. Learn more in the AOT toolkit: https://behaviorhealthjustice.wayne.edu/aot

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