Mythbusting 2

Written by the Siauliai group

THURSDAY, 25th April

Around 1 in 8 people in Europe experience mental health issues, which is roughly 150 million in europe. Still, despite that, there are plenty of misconceptions about mental health. Today we will talk about the common stigmas that revolve around mental health AND BUST SOME MYTHS!u

Is it really true that teenagers don't experience the same mental health issues

that adults do?

No, that statement is actually very incorrect. Teenagers exprience mental health issues the same way that adults do. In fact, one in seven 10-19 year-olds experiences a mental disorder. Depression, anxiety and behavioural disorders are among the leading causes of illness and disability among youngsters. However, the manifestations and causes may differ due to developmental factors, social pressures and hormonal changes. It's crucial to address mental health concerns in teenagers early on to prevent long-term issues.

A mental health condition is a sign of weakness. If the person were stronger, they would not have this condition.

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. In fact, recognizing the need to accept help for a mental health condition requires great strength and courage. Anyone can develop a mental health condition.

One way to spread awareness about the mental health issues that occur in modern day society is to discuss it in schools, have lessons dedicated to understanding the importance of mental health. These lessons should teach teenagers that it's OK to not be OK and how to correctly deal with their mental issues.