Hi buddies, Hope you all have a nice day ahead…Today I am going to tell about the misconceptions of mental health issues. Due to ignorance and the negative portrayal of people with mental health issues by the media common, there are many misconceptions about mental health: Here is some of it
Misconception: People with mental health issues are violent and dangerous.
Truth: The risk of being killed by a stranger with a mental health issue is roughly 1:10,000,000 which are about the same probability as being struck by lightning.
Misconception: Mental health issues only happen to other people.
Truth: 1 in 4 of the adult population will experience mental health issues in their lifetime.
Misconception: Mental health issues are caused by emotional weakness
Truth: People do not choose to have mental health issues and it has nothing to do with being weak or lacking will-power.
Misconception: People with mental health issues are poor and/or less intelligent.
Truth: Mental health issues, like any physical issues, can affect anyone regardless of intelligence, social class or income level demographic. So treat mentally retarded persons well like any others.Hope this information is useful to all
