Myths/Facts
Mental health is the same as mental illness.
What is a Myth?
is the overall state of how we think, feel, and cope with life. It can be strong or struggling, and it changes throughout our lives.
What is mental health?
In any given year, ___ in ____ people in Canada are living with a mental illness.
What is 1 in 5?
a trained professional who supports emotional wellbeing, mental health, and personal growth through tailored therapeutic approaches.
What is a counsellor/therapist?
medical conditions that significantly affect thinking, emotions, or behaviour. They usually require professional support or treatment.
What is Mental Illness?
There is a correlation between mental illness and high intelligence.
What is a fact?
What are negative attitudes or beliefs about a certain topic or group?
What is stigma?
Roughly _____ % of people in Canada will experience general anxiety disorder.
What is 13%?
the practice of regularly writing down things you are thankful for, typically in a notebook or digital journal, to increase well‑being, optimism, and overall happiness.
What is gratitude journaling?
feeling anxious to the point where it impairs functioning for 6 months or more.
What is anxiety?
Therapy/Counselling is only for people with severe problems.
What is a Myth?
persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and a range of emotional and physical problems that last for or longer than 2 weeks.
What is depression?
Roughly ____% of people in Canada will experience major depressive disorder.
What is 14%?
walk taken in a natural setting to observe, enjoy, and connect with the environment while benefiting physical and mental health.
What is a Nature Walk?
Internal shame and negative attitudes that people have about their own mental illness
What is self-stigma?
Children and teens do experience mental health issues.
What is a fact?
Policies & organizations that limit support for people with mental health challenges
What is structural stigma?
People with Mental Health are x___ more likely to have a substance use disorder.
What is x2?
Might help you feel better in the moment, but can have harmful consequences for yourself and others.
What is Unhealthy Coping?
Negative attitudes that others have about mental illness (stereotypes, unfair judgements)