Are We Misusing Mental Health Terms? The Truth About "Narcissist," "Gaslighting," and More- Episode 4

Mental health awareness has grown tremendously in recent years, and with it, clinical terms like "narcissist," "gaslighting," and "toxic" have made their way into everyday conversations. But are we using them correctly or just throwing them around to describe difficult situations? In this episode, we'll explore: Why mental health language has become so common in social interactions The words you're probably hearing the most right now and what they actually mean How misuse of terms like "borderline" or "bipolar" can reinforce stigma and misinformation The ways this shared language can help us understand trauma and relationships The unintended harm when clinical labels are casually applied to people Whether using these words is sometimes a way of avoiding deeper conversations or accountability Practical tips for communicating about mental health more responsibly Join us as we unpack the rise of mental health lingo in everyday life, what's helpful, what's harmful, and how we can use language to build empathy rather than division. Hosted by: Bisma Anwar, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Ayah Issa, Licensed Clinical Social Worker To learn more or get in touch: Bisma Anwar: therappuccino.com/contact Ayah Issa: ayahissatherapy.com/contact We'd love your support! If you're enjoying the Healing Muslim Podcast, please: Subscribe to stay updated on new episodes Leave a review to help others discover the show Share this episode with friends or your community Submit questions or topic requests – we'd love to hear from you!