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Mental health problems are very rare
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Only certain people have mental health
Myth
People with mental illness aren't able to work
Myth
People with mental illness never recover
Myth
Young people just go through ups and downs as part of puberty, it's nothing
Myth
Physical health problems are worse than mental health problems
Myth
People with mental health illnesses are usually violent and unpredictable
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Mental health problems are a sign of weakness
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People with mental health problems don't experience discrimination
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I can’t do anything for someone with a mental illness
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It’s easy for young people to talk to friends about their feelings
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Young People with mental health problems wouldn’t be at school
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1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem in any given year
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We all have mental health that can move up and down, just like our physical health
Fact
We probably all work with someone experiencing a mental health problem
Fact
People with mental illness can and do recover
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