Nearly 3 in young people fear the reactions of friends when they talk about their mental health problems.
FACT! (Myth: It's easy for young people to talk to friends about their feelings.)
Young people wuth mental health problems wouldn't be at school.
MYTH! (Fact: We probably all go to school with a young person experiencing a mental health problem.)
One in ten young people will experience a mental health problem.
FACT! (Myth: Mental health problems don't affect young people.)
Everyone can benefit from taking active steps to promote their well-being and improve their mental health.
FACT! (Myth: You only need to take care of your mental health if you have a mental health condition.)
People with mental health problems are more likely to be a victim of violence.
FACT! (Myth: People with mental health problems are usually violent and unpredictable.)
Mental health problems are very rare.
MYTH! (Fact: Mental health problems affect one in four people)
A mental health condition is a sign of weakness.
MYTH! (Fact: A mental health condition has nothing to do with being weak or lacking willpower. It is not a condition people choose to have or not have.)
Nine out of ten people with mental health problems experience discrimination.
FACT! (Myth: People with mental health problem don't experience discrimination.)