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 Health problems are uncommon MYTH 2: Mental illness last forever.MYTH 3: People with mental health disorders are violent and dangerous.MYTH 4: Persons with a mental disorder are weak.MYTH 5: I can’t help someone with a mental health problem.MYTH 6: It is impossible to prevent mental illness.MYTH 7: People with mental health problems cannot lead a “typical life”MYTH 8: Seeking help for mental illness will lead to being ostracized and make symptoms worseMYTH 9: Mental health problem are caused by the person suffering from it.MYTH 10 You cannot advocate for mental health if your suffering from mental health problem.MYTH 11 Emotional weakness, personality or character flaws cause mental health problems.MYTH 12 Only certain types of people develop mental illnessMYTH 13 Children don’t experience mental health problems MYTH 14 Addiction stems from a lack of will powerMYTH 15 People with mental illness are manipulative and want attention

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Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)

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ISBN:9780134477961

Author:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White

Publisher:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White

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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 Health problems are uncommon
MYTH 2: Mental illness last forever.
MYTH 3: People with mental health disorders are violent and dangerous.
MYTH 4: Persons with a mental disorder are weak.
MYTH 5: I can’t help someone with a mental health problem.
MYTH 6: It is impossible to prevent mental illness.
MYTH 7: People with mental health problems cannot lead a “typical life”
MYTH 8: Seeking help for mental illness will lead to being ostracized and make symptoms worse
MYTH 9: Mental health problem are caused by the person suffering from it.
MYTH 10 You cannot advocate for mental health if your suffering from mental health problem.
MYTH 11 Emotional weakness, personality or character flaws cause mental health problems.
MYTH 12 Only certain types of people develop mental illness
MYTH 13 Children don’t experience mental health problems
MYTH 14 Addiction stems from a lack of will power
MYTH 15 People with mental illness are manipulative and want attention