MYTHS & FACTS
Myth
Children do not have mental disorders.
Fact
People of any age, including very young children, can suffer from various mental illnesses. It is best to get diagnosis and treatment on time.
Myth
People with mental illness are unwell and not normal.
Fact
Most people suffering from mental illnesses are completely fine and do not show any unusual symptoms or actions.
Myth
Mental health problems are rare.
Fact
Mental health problems are very common, and almost everyone at any time has suffered from a mental health condition. It is not an uncommon thing.
Myth
One cannot get a mental health condition cured.
Fact
Mental conditions and almost all of them are easily diagnosable and treatable. You can consult your doctor and start treatment as soon as you can.
Myth
Taking pills for mental illness is better than therapies.
Fact
There is no harm in taking pills to treat mental health conditions. However, therapy, counseling, or a talk session is a better option that you can easily use to recover. Also, pills should only be taken if prescribed.
Myth
I cannot be a help to someone suffering from a mental health condition.
Fact
Friends, family, and loved ones play a crucial role in a person suffering from a mental health condition’s recovery. Talk to them, be there for them, and show that you care.
Myth
People suffering from mental health conditions can be violent.
Fact
In most cases, people suffering from minor to colossal mental health conditions are not violent at all. You won’t even know if someone from your friend circle will be suffering from a mental health condition.
Myth
Mental illness is a personal failure.
Fact
Many people think a jobless or a homeless person or someone who has lost something is more prone to mental illness. It is not true, a person who has everything from a job, to family, to house can also suffer from a mental illness.
Myth
People fake mental health conditions for attention.
Fact
This attitude towards a person already suffering from mental illness can harm them in ways unknown. A person with a mental health condition will never fake it. On the contrary, most people try to hide it.
Myth
Eating right and exercising will cure mental health conditions.
Fact
Although, eating right, sleeping well, and exercising will help you feel better and can also quicken your recovery, however, it is not the cure for everyone. Consulting a doctor and getting a proper treatment is needed.