Direction: Debunk the following Myths about Mental Health. Present some facts and give your counter arguments regarding the false claims and exaggerated beliefs about Mental Health. MYTH 1 : Mental...

Direction: Debunk the following Myths about Mental Health. Present some facts and give your counter arguments regarding the false claims and exaggerated beliefs about Mental Health.

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  MYTH 1
  : Mental Health problems are uncommon
  
  


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  MYTH 2
  : Mental illness last forever.
  


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  MYTH 3
  : People with mental health disorders are violent and dangerous.
  


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  MYTH 4
  : Persons with a mental disorder are weak.
  


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  MYTH 5
  : I can’t help someone with a mental health problem.
  


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  MYTH 6
  : It is impossible to prevent mental illness.
  


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  MYTH 7
  : People with mental health problems cannot lead a “typical life”
  


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  MYTH 8
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  Seeking help for mental illness will lead to being ostracized and make symptoms worse
  


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  MYTH 9
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  Mental health problem are caused by the person suffering from it.
  


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  MYTH 10
  
  You cannot advocate for mental health if your suffering from mental health problem.
  


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  MYTH 11
  
  Emotional weakness, personality or character flaws cause mental health problems.
  


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  MYTH 12
  
  Only certain types of people develop mental illness
  


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  MYTH 13
  
  Children don’t experience mental health problems
  
  


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  MYTH 14
  
  Addiction stems from a lack of will power
  


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  MYTH 15 People with mental illness are manipulative and want attention