MYTH: A mental illness is the result of personal weakness or a character flaw. People with mental illnesses can get better if they try hard enough.
TRUTH: Mental illness has nothing to do with weakness or laziness. Mental health problems can stem from
MYTH: Mental illnesses are uncommon.
TRUTH: 1 in 5 Americans will experience a mental illness in his or her lifetime. 1 in 25 Americans will experience a serious mental health issue that interferes with day to day activities. These conditions can affect anyone regardless of age, race, gender, religion, or socioeconomic status.
MYTH: People with mental illnesses are usually extremely violent.
TRUTH: Individuals with a mental illness are 4 times as likely to be the victim of a violent crime than those without.
MYTH: I can't do anything for someone who is mentally ill.
TRUTH: 44% of adults who are mentally ill don't receive proper treatment. Friends and family members can be important influences and get someone the help they need by respecting them, reaching out to let them know you're there to help, and sharing information regarding mental health services.
MYTH: Mental illnesses are often lifelong issues.
TRUTH: Innovations in medicine and therapy have made recovery a possibility for people living with a mental health issue. With the right recovery plan, an individual can live a productive and healthy life.
TRUTH: Mental illness has nothing to do with weakness or laziness. Mental health problems can stem from
- Biological factors like genes, brain chemistry, or injury
- Life experiences like trauma or abuse
- A family history of mental illness
MYTH: Mental illnesses are uncommon.
TRUTH: 1 in 5 Americans will experience a mental illness in his or her lifetime. 1 in 25 Americans will experience a serious mental health issue that interferes with day to day activities. These conditions can affect anyone regardless of age, race, gender, religion, or socioeconomic status.
MYTH: People with mental illnesses are usually extremely violent.
TRUTH: Individuals with a mental illness are 4 times as likely to be the victim of a violent crime than those without.
MYTH: I can't do anything for someone who is mentally ill.
TRUTH: 44% of adults who are mentally ill don't receive proper treatment. Friends and family members can be important influences and get someone the help they need by respecting them, reaching out to let them know you're there to help, and sharing information regarding mental health services.
MYTH: Mental illnesses are often lifelong issues.
TRUTH: Innovations in medicine and therapy have made recovery a possibility for people living with a mental health issue. With the right recovery plan, an individual can live a productive and healthy life.
https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/July-2015/Dispelling-Myths-on-Mental-Illness#
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/myths-facts/
http://www.hcrnetwork.com/employers/behavioral-mental-health-recruiters/
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/myths-facts/
http://www.hcrnetwork.com/employers/behavioral-mental-health-recruiters/