noun
person with a mental disorder; person with a mental illness
Refers to a person diagnosed with a mental disorder or illness. The term is clinical and neutral, but the spelling 精神障がい者 is sometimes preferred to soften the nuance of 害 (harm).
精神障害者の社会復帰を支援する制度がある。
There are systems to support the reintegration of people with mental disorders into society.
精神障害者に対する偏見をなくすことが大切だ。
It is important to eliminate prejudice against people with mental illnesses.
Compound of 精神 (mind, spirit), 障害 (disorder, impediment), and 者 (person).