Myths vs. Facts about Mental Health
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There are several commonly held beliefs and misconceptions about mental health. Here are some examples.
Myth: A person with a mental health condition has low intelligence.
Fact: Mental illnesses can affect anybody regardless of intelligence, income, or social status.
Myth: Teenagers do not have mental health issues. They just have mood swings due to their fluctuating hormones.
Fact: While it is true that teenagers often have mood swings, it does not mean that they cannot have mental health issues. Half of all mental health conditions begin by?age 14.
Myth: People with mental health illnesses are dangerous, violent, and unpredictable.
Fact: Many people are quick to label people doing mass violence and crime as “mentally ill.” However, crimes committed by people with serious mental health disorders only make up?5% of all violent crimes.
Myth: Psychiatric medications are harmful.
Fact: Mental illnesses, like other health conditions, are real illnesses. These medications may be necessary to help them function normally, ease their symptoms, and improve their quality of life. They are not harmful or an “excuse” for people to avoid dealing with their problems.
Myth: People with bipolar disorder are moody.
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Fact: Bipolar cycles last from weeks to months and do not change as fast as people’s moods often do.
Myth: A person with a mental health condition is weak. Such conditions would not affect strong people.
Fact: Having a mental health condition is beyond choice or willpower. Anyone can have a mental health condition.
Myth: Bad parenting causes adolescents to have mental health conditions.
Fact: Many adverse experiences and factors may influence a person’s mental health and well-being. Adolescents’?relationships with their parents and family are just one factor. A person raised in supportive and loving homes and those raised in homes maintained by caregivers who need mental support can experience mental health difficulties equally.
Myth: People with mental health needs cannot keep and perform well in a job.
Fact: People with mental health conditions can perform well in a job, especially in a supportive workplace that supports and promotes mental health.
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