Mental health problems affects one in five Americas, yet because of the stigma surrounding mental illness, many of those people fail to seek help. They fear that others will view them as “crazy” or that their mental illness will affect their job. We have to encourage those with mental health conditions to seek proper treatment, and that starts by debunking the myths about mental health.
False Statements about Mental Health
1. You are either mentally ill or mentally healthy.
2. Mental illness is a sign of weakness.
3. You can’t prevent mental health conditions.
4. People with mental illness are violent.
5. Mental health issues are forever.
Educating yourself and others about the truth about mental health will eliminate the stigma and encourage those with mental health condition symptoms to reach out to a mental health professional for proper care.
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