Which of the following words is part of language that promotes awareness and understanding about mental health recovery?

• A. Stigma
• B. Ignorance
• C. Advocacy, Recovery, Responsibility, Gratitude and Service
• D. Silence

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that language in mental health recovery should empower and connect people, focusing on active, hopeful engagement in the recovery process. The phrase that fits this is a set of terms—advocacy, recovery, responsibility, gratitude, and service—that center on taking action, supporting oneself and others, and valuing the journey of healing. Using advocacy means speaking up for rights and access to care; recovery signals that healing is possible and ongoing; responsibility highlights personal agency in managing well-being; gratitude recognizes supports and resilience; service emphasizes giving back and peer support. This kind of language promotes awareness by portraying recovery as a collaborative, hopeful process rather than something avoided or stigmatized. In contrast, terms like stigma, ignorance, or silence reflect negative attitudes or barriers that hinder understanding and discourage people from engaging with recovery.