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

Published  | Submitted by Dr Ted

Myth: People with mental health illnesses are usually violent and unpredictable.
Fact: People with a mental illness are more likely to be a victim of violence.
Myth: People with mental health problems don't experience discrimination

Myth: It’s easy for young people to talk to friends about their feelings.
Fact: Nearly three in four young people fear the reactions of friends when they talk about their mental health problems.

About Author

More by Dr Ted

About This Tip

Posted: 10 years, 9 month(s) ago

332 Reads
8 Votes