MENTAL HEALTH MYTHS

Mental health has constantly been misunderstood and "improper" to talk about in public. This caused rumors about the topic to be spread and many are still believed.

By becoming aware of these myths, society can create a feeling of comfortableness surrounding mental health conversations

Therapy is a waste of time.

Treatment varies from the individual. 75% of people in therapy benefit from it. There is no way to prevent a mental health issue.

By addressing known risks (like trauma) one can impact how a child develops mental health problems. Personality and character flaws cause mental health problems. Mental health issues don't come from your character. However, life experiences and biological factors cause them.