Neighbours, friends and family

one Vanderhoofian's take on using the term 'psychiatric patient' in relation to Halloween

Dear Editor,

I was happy to read the glowing reports of Vanderhoof’s annual Pumpkin Walk. Rebecca Watson expressed wanting a scarier theme for adults to enjoy.

For her information, psychiatric patients aren’t scary.

Given that one in five Canadians experience a mental health issue, i.e. are ‘psychiatric patients’, these people she’d like to see in her ‘adult haunted house’ are her neighbours, family members and friends.

 

Susan Armstrong,

Vanderhoof, BC

 

Vanderhoof Omineca Express