Here are 10 Prevailing Myths about Mental Illness – And the Truth behind Them.
Mental health is an acutely stigmatized topic in India. Because of predominating misconceptions about mental health in our society, people are often afraid to accept, disclose, or even acknowledge the mental health-related problems that they are experiencing.
It becomes absolutely crucial at this stage to learn about mental health facts and to stop being judgmental and discriminating towards the people dealing with mental illnesses and treating them with the respect and dignity they deserve.
Let us bust some myths!
Being mindful of these myths and societal constructs can help us prevent the injustice, discrimination, hate crimes, violence, and stereotyping of people with mental health problems.
To sum up the mental health facts in brief:
REFERENCES:–
- https://www.bjceap.com/blog/ArtMID/448/ArticleID/179/The-Stigma-of-Mental-Illness-Separating-Fact-from-Fiction
- https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/mental-health-myths-facts
- https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/healthy+living/healthy+mind/myths+and+facts+about+mental+illness
https://www.ctclearinghouse.org/customer-content/www/topics/mythsandfactsaboutmentalhealth022007.pdf
https://www.thebetterindia.com/118587/mental-health-and-illness-10-myths-busted/
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