More people are talking about mental health than ever before. This public discussion explored how we can find more compassionate language to communicate about these issues, and how better vocabulary could influence policy and practice in health services. With Miriam Avery, critical mental health nurse, Lisa Lorenz, founder and editor of Nous Magazine, Darren Adcock, artist and member of Mad Pride, Manchester Disabled People Against Cuts and Recovery In The Bin, and Ian Parker, President of College of Psychoanalysts and Editorial Collective for Asylum Magazine.