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Nearly three in four young people fear the reactions of friends when they talk about their mental health problems

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People with a mental illness are more likely to be a victim of violence

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People with mental illness never recover

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We probably all go to school with a young person experiencing a mental health problem

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1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem in any given year

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People with mental health problems don't experience discrimination

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We probably all work with someone experiencing a mental health problem

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Mental health problems are very rare

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A mental health problem can feel just as bad or worse than any other illness and needs just as much support

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Physical health problems are worse than mental health problems

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People with mental health illnesses are usually violent and unpredictable

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People with mental illness aren't able to work

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Young people just go through ups and downs as part of puberty, it's nothing

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You can help immensely by being a good friend - by simply being there to show support with no judgement. A little makes a bit difference

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Many famous, successful and inspirational people have experienced mental ill health and many people gain strength from the experience

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We all have mental health that can move up and down, just like our physical health

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Young People with mental health problems wouldn’t be at school

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It’s easy for young people to talk to friends about their feelings

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9 out of 10 people with mental health problems experience stigma and discrimination

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Only certain people have mental health

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People with mental illness can and do recover

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Mental health problems are a sign of weakness

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I can’t do anything for someone with a mental illness

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1 in 10 young people will experience a mental health problem

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