Myth or Fact: Personality weakness or character flaws cause mental health problems. People with mental health problems can snap out of it if they try hard enough.
Myth! Mental health problems have nothing to do with being lazy or weak and many people need help to get better. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including: -Biological factors, such as genes, physical illness, injury, or brain chemistry -Life experiences, such as trauma or a history of abuse -Family history of mental health problems
Myth or Fact: Therapy and self-help are a waste of time. Using medications is a sign of weakness.
Myth! Treatment for mental health problems varies depending on the individual and could include medication, therapy, or both.
Myth or Fact: People with mental health problems are more violent than those without.
Myth! Only 3%-5% of violent acts can be attributed to individuals living with a serious mental illness. In fact, people with severe mental illnesses are over 10 times more likely to be victims of violent crime than the general population.
Myth or Fact: Mental health problems are common.
Fact! For example, 1 in 10 Americans have experienced clinical depression.
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