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Mental Health Myths That Should Be Left In The Past

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As the world begins to become more familiar and open about mental health, you can see a shift in priority. You will notice more candidacy when it comes to what’s going on in people’s minds. The truth is, mental health is just as important as your physical health. As people grow older, these are two things that can fade but be maintained with consistent maintenance. Although people are starting to understand the importance of mental health, there are still a few myths and ideologies that should be left in the past. Unfortunately, there are still stigmas attached to mental health conditions that align with an old-fashioned way of thinking. The more true information that gets passed around, the more people can be educated and enlightened. Here are some myths about mental health that should be left in the past. 

Mental Health Problems Are Rare

One in four people in the world has battled with mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives.

Over 400 million people are suffering from some sort of mental health disorder.

264 million of those people are dealing with depression alone. The numbers have tripled in the last four years. 

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You Can’t Get A Job With A Mental Health Disorder

For years people have stated that those with mental health issues can’t hold a steady job.

Although it may be true that living with a particularly severe mental health condition might be unable to carry out regular work.

However, the majority of people with mental health issues can be as productive as individuals without mental health disorders. 

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Mental health illnesses are not a sign of weakness or poor character. Think of any mental illness just the same as a physical illness. It takes pure strength to go head to head with either one when things get tough. 

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