Mental Health: Myths VS Facts
There are a looooooot of misconceptions around mental health so this thread is here to clear some of that up! Let's take a look at some myths and facts...
Myth: Mental health problems are very rare ✘
Fact: Mental health affects 1 in 4 people ✔
Myth: People with mental illnesses aren't able to work ✘
Fact: We probably all work with someone experiencing a mental illness ✔
Myth: People with mental health problems are usually violent and unpredictable ✘
Fact: People with mental health problems are more likely to be a victim of violence ✔
Myth: People with mental illnesses don't experience discrimination ✘
Fact: 9 out of 10 people with mental illnesses experience stigma and discrimination ✔
Myth: People with mental health problems do not contribute to society ✘
Fact: People with mental health problems have made GREAT contributions to the world (including Isaac Newton & Charles Dickens) ✔
Do you have any myths vs facts that you'd like to share? Go ahead!
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Beautiful thread!!
Myth: Everyone gets depressed sometimes ❌
Fact: No, not everyone gets depressed. Everyone does get sad at some point. However, there's a difference between sadness and depression are not the same thing. Sadness is an emotion, while depression is a psychological disorder.
Myth: Socially anxious people are just shy and need a little push ❌
Fact: Nooo. There's a HUGE difference between shyness and social anxiety. Shyness is feeling slightly uncomfortable in new or unfamiliar social settings. Social anxiety is the paralyzing fear of other people's judgement, which can affect many aspects of a person's life. Also, it can't be cured by forcing them into situations that make them anxious. That might even make it worse!
Myth: Therapy is only for mentally ill people ❌
Fact: Therapy is for anyone and everyone who cares about their mental health. You don't have to have a serious problem to seek help.