The following myths about mental illnesses are addressed by the Canadian Mental Health Association. (Direct quotes are italicized.)
6. Myth: People don't recover from mental illnesses.
Truth: Even when people experience mental illnesses that last for a long time, they can learn how to manage their symptoms so they can get back to their goals.
7. Myth: People who experience mental illnesses are weak and can't handle stress.
Truth: Taking care of yourself and asking for help when you need it are signs of strength, not weakness.
8. Myth: People who experience mental illnesses can't work.
Truth: Most people who experience serious mental illnesses want to work but face systemic barriers to finding and keeping meaningful employment.
9. Myth: Kids can't have a mental illness like depression. Those are adult problems.
Truth: ...many mental illnesses first appear when a person is young.
10. Myth: Everyone gets depressed as they grow older. It's just part of the aging process.
Truth: Depression is never an inevitable part of aging.
For more information, check out:
The Canadian Mental Health Association
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