StigmaWatchers reported that on 13.2.08 The Age cryptic crossword included several clues and corresponding answers related to mental illness. Some of those were as follows: lunatic, non compos mentis, a screw loose, nut, crackers, nutcases and troppo.

StigmaWatch contacted The Age to voice community disappointment in this crossword and to explain the impact of stigma on the lives of real people.