We know that the myths and stigma that surround mental illness is stopping people seeking the help they need. If we all re-evaluate what we think about mental illness, we’ll be supporting the millions ...

Myth: Children do not experience mental health problems. Fact: Half of all mental health disorders begin before the age of 14, and three-quarters of mental health disorders begin before the age of 24.

Psychological disorders are complex medical conditions ... By perpetuating the myth that mental health issues equate to weakness, we inadvertently create barriers to treatment and support.

Much more needs to be done to educate employers and employees about mental health wellness. Numerous myths add to the stigma of mental health treatment that are reinforced in novels, television ...

The Myth of Weakness: Mental Illness as a Character Flaw A prevalent myth is the belief that mental illness is a sign of weakness or a personal failing. This misconception often deters people from ...

One of the most frustrating myths for me is about cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT for medical illness. A distressing part about these myths is that they are often perpetuated by people in ...

such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the American Psychiatric Association (APA), or the World Health Organization (WHO), to explain the facts and myths about mental health and ...