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Myths and facts
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"People with mental illness are violent and dangerous."
MYTH
FACT
Slide 2 - Poll
"Only people with severe mental illness need help."
MYTH
FACT
Slide 3 - Poll
"Around 1 in 4 or 5 people have a mental health issue at some point in their lives."
MYTH
FACT
Slide 4 - Poll
"People with mental illness are not capable of holding down a job or living a normal life."
MYTH
FACT
Slide 5 - Poll
"mental illnesses require treatment and support"
MYTH
FACT
Slide 6 - Poll
"Most people with mental illness are not violent."
MYTH
FACT
Slide 7 - Poll
"Mental health issues can affect anyone"
MYTH
FACT
Slide 8 - Poll
"Mental illness is a sign of personal weakness."
MYTH
FACT
Slide 9 - Poll
"You can just 'snap out of' mental illness if you try hard enough."
MYTH
FACT
Slide 10 - Poll
"Mental illnesses can affect both emotional and physical health."
MYTH
FACT
Slide 11 - Poll
"Mental illness is rare and affects only a small percentage of people."
MYTH
FACT
Slide 12 - Poll
"Therapy is only for people who are 'crazy' or extremely ill."
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"People with mental illness are attention-seeking."
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