Myths & Facts
About Mental Health
MYTH
FACT
Even very young children may show warning signs of mental health concerns.
Children don't experience mental health problems.
MYTH
FACT
People with mental health problems are violent and unpredictable.
In fact, many people with mental health problems are highly active and productive in nature.
MYTH
FACT
Many factors may contribute:
Personality weakness or character flaws cause mental health problems.
- Physical illness, injury or brain chemistry.
- Life Experiences (trauma or abuse)
- Family History of mental health problems.
MYTH
FACT
Friends and loved ones can help by:
I can't do anything for a person with a mental health problem.
- Treating them with respect.
- Reaching out and helping them access mental health services.
FACT
MYTH
With proper treatment, people with depression can and do get better!
People impacted by depression do not recover.
Myths and facts about mental health
Harsh Talan
Created on January 11, 2022
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Myths & Facts
About Mental Health
MYTH
FACT
Even very young children may show warning signs of mental health concerns.
Children don't experience mental health problems.
MYTH
FACT
People with mental health problems are violent and unpredictable.
In fact, many people with mental health problems are highly active and productive in nature.
MYTH
FACT
Many factors may contribute:
Personality weakness or character flaws cause mental health problems.
MYTH
FACT
Friends and loved ones can help by:
I can't do anything for a person with a mental health problem.
FACT
MYTH
With proper treatment, people with depression can and do get better!
People impacted by depression do not recover.