Myths About Health

Myths About Mental Health Disorders

admin on 08 6, 2009

Nowadays, mental health probably is more important than ever. Every day it depends of numerous factors and situations that have an influence on our mentality. Mental health also stays very subjective kind of public health and it gives a rise for myths around there. Let us look into the common myths and find some facts that prove them wrong.

Myth 1. Children are not subjected to mental health disorders.

Fact: According to the numerous researches one in five kids has a mental health disorder. Among them AD/HD, depression, and anxiety.

Myth 2. If someone is angry, sad or worried he has a mental health disorder.

Fact: All mentioned feelings are typical for a human being. But, if these feelings are permanent during long time, weeks or months it can be a subject of mental health disorder.

Myth 3. Some children just will not pay attention.

Fact: If it is very difficult for a child to pay attention it can be a symptom of attention-deficit/hyperactivity ( AD/HD ). This mental disorder affects 3-5% percents of school-aged kids.

Myth 4. Mental health disorder affects mind abilities.

Fact: This is not true. And a striking example could be Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. He had depression, but did amazing things. Depression is a state of intense sadness that can last over weeks and months.

Myth 5. “Psych ward” is a must for people with mental health disorders.

Fact: The overwhelming majority of the people who get the right treatment can lead successful lives.

Myth 6. People with mental health disorder are almost always losers and never succeed.

Fact: History knows numerous examples to dispel this myth. Isaac Newton, Ludwig van Beethoven, Michelangelo are among them.